CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News
On behalf of the CPHR Saskatchewan Board and Staff, thank you for joining the 2024 Virtual HR Forum this past week! Congratulations to the draw winners: Kayla Hall, Sharon Schultz, CPHR, and Lester Ward, CPHR. 
CPHR Saskatchewan is recruiting for a Marketing Coordinator to join our team! This position will support the association's marketing and communication strategy as we continue to evolve, promote, and elevate the profession and the designation to HR practioners, business leaders and the public. Click here to view the posting. Please share with anyone who you would see as a great fit for this role!
CPHR Saskatchewan will be instituting a Good Character Attestation for new applicants and existing members starting May 1, 2024. This is part of CPHR Saskatchewan’s mandate as the regulator to serve and protect the public; to ensure that its members are competent, are held to professional standards, and are suitable to practice human resources. Join the General Info Session on March 27, 2024 to learn more.
CPHR Saskatchewan is currently seeking breakout session speaker proposals for the 18th Annual Conference on Oct. 2-3, 2024 in Regina, Sask. We're looking for topic experts to address emerging trends, including: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Employee Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Mental Health in the Workplace, Compensation and Total Rewards, Metrics and Data Analytics, Performance Management, and Leadership. Speaker proposals will be accepted until April 10, 2024. Click here to submit an application.
Nominations are open for the 2024 HR Professional Awards. As we continue to elevate the human resources profession in Saskatchewan, it is important to showcase outstanding human resource achievements and honour people who inspire exceptional people practices. 
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Professional Development

CPHR Saskatchewan Learning Calendar

We're proud to offer members quality professional development and resources. To view all upcoming professional development opportunities offered by CPHR Saskatchewan and its partners, visit the Learning Calendar. Review our Partner Directory to find additional courses and programs pre-approved for CPD hours.

Upcoming Events

Competencies Lunch & Learn Series 
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
Part 1 - March 27, 2024 | Part 2 - June 5, 2024 | Part 3 - Sept. 11, 2024

General Info Sessions
March 27, 2024 | April 24, 2024

Impact of Racial Discrimination on Indigenous Communities
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15
March 28, 2024

How to (Really) Retain Your Talent in 2024
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
April 17, 2024

Data Analytics for HR - 101
April 17 - 26, 2024 | July 17 - 26, 2024 | Oct. 16 - 25, 2024

How to Recruit More Indigenous People Into the HR Profession
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15

April 25, 2024

Conducting Credibility Assessments Workshop
Workplace Investigation Certificate training is a prerequisite to this workshop.

May 2, 2024 | Dec. 9, 2024

DEI Informed Benefits - Key Strategies for Attracting & Retaining Top Talent
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
May 7, 2024

Workplace Investigations Certificate Program
May 7 - 9, 2024 | Nov. 5 - 7, 2024

Cultural Competency Lessons Through the Wisdom of Elders
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15
May 30, 2024

Report Writing Workshop
Workplace Investigation Certificate training is a prerequisite to this workshop.

Nov. 13, 2024

Interviewing Techniques Workshop
Workplace Investigation Certificate training is a prerequisite to this workshop.

Nov. 26, 2024

More Professional Development Options

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CPHR Designation

The next NKE will take place Nov. 14, 2024. Learn more here.

As of Jan.1, 2022, associate members wishing to pursue the CPHR designation and write the NKE must be NKE Ready. Being NKE Ready means associate members have met the coursework requirement and received approval from CPHR Saskatchewan prior to registering for the NKE.

For those requesting transcripts, if the name on your transcripts or reports is different than your current name, please update the "maiden name" in your member profile.

NKE Prep Courses
NKE prep courses are available to writers with the theoretical knowledge and test-taking strategies needed to effectively write the NKE. These are not mandatory.

NKE Waiver
Graduates of CPHR-accredited post-secondary programs may be eligible to apply for an NKE Waiver. Click here to see a list of CPHR Saskatchewan and CPHR Member Associations' Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions. CPHR Saskatchewan's educational requirement must be met. 

There is a minimum requirement of 10 CPD hours annually and, during any three-year rolling period, a minimum of 60 CPD hours, including a three-hour ethics course.

Ethics Course: There will be a new ethics course rolled out in May 2024. Information will be shared in the months to come. If you have not taken the ethics course or have taken it and need to do so again by Dec. 31, 2024, please wait for the new course.

Popular Links

After reviewing all the information, if you have questions, please contact Holly Guran, Professional Standards Manager, at hguran@cphrsk.ca.

The Validation of Experience (VOE) requirements and application align with the revised competency framework. We strongly encourage all CPHR candidates to review the information below before completing the application:

Revised Competency Framework
VOE Webpage (application available here)
VOE Handbook
 
The next VOE intake is April 30, 2024. It is recommended to have the application submitted a few weeks prior to the deadline in case the application requires additional information.

Resources
CPHR Saskatchewan has put together a list of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) resources for members and the public to assist with education and taking action to ensure safe workplaces in Saskatchewan. Click here to read more.
A collection of more than 650 forms, templates, and checklists can be downloaded and customized for your needs. This resource is available for CPHR Saskatchewan members only. Click here to view. 
Saskatchewan HR Trends Reports can help HR practitioners to make informed decisions with reliable information on what is occurring in Saskatchewan’s workplaces. Click here to learn more.
Click here for various resources from Bell Let's Talk.
A collection of articles that have been featured by the Association. This resource is available for CPHR Saskatchewan members only. Click here to view. 
CPHR Saskatchewan encourages everyone to take time to listen, learn, reflect, and safely participate in events in their communities that recognize the harms of the Indian Residential School system and honour its resilient survivors, their families, and their communities. Click here to view resources.
Leaders Lounge is a regular video series where Anthony Ariganello, President and CEO of CPHR BC & Yukon and CPHR Canada, interviews prominent senior HR professionals who share their experiences over this past year. Click here to view. 
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Pro-Western Mechanical, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan
Catterall & Wright, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Viterra Canada Inc., Regina, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Any location, Saskatchewan
City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan School Boards Association, Regina, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Health Authority, TBD, Saskatchewan
Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board, Regina, Saskatchewan
3Twenty Modular, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
City of Swift Current,Swift Current, Saskatchewan
CPHR Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan