CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News
On behalf of the CPHR Saskatchewan Board and Staff, we wish you a safe and enjoyable Victoria Day weekend. The office will be closed on May 20, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Join us for a casual conversation about joining CPHR Saskatchewan, membership resources, and pursuing the CPHR designation. To register, click here.
Join Holly Guran, Professional Standards Manager with CPHR Saskatchewan, for casual conversation about the Validation of Experience (VOE) process, the final step to achieving the CPHR Designation, on June 12, 2024 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m
Mount Saint Vincent University is looking for HR professionals to participate in a survey to examine workplace affordances and engagement and links among gender, age, rank, and race. The survey will take roughly 15 - 20 minutes to complete. If you have any questions about the survey contact research@msvu.ca. If you are interested in participating in the study, click here.
REACH is a charitable organization with the mission of supporting independence through accessible, affordable, and nutritious food options and programs in our community. REACH is currently recruiting members for the Board of Directors. Specifically, they are looking for directors with a background in finance, fund development, and human resources. Candidates for the Board should also be passionate about food security and related issues facing people in Regina. Interested candidates can submit a cover letter and resume to Matt Leisle, Executive Director, at matt@reachinregina.ca by Sunday, May 19, 2024
Nutrien Wonderhub is Saskatchewan’s only children’s museum. The Wonderhub Board of Directors is
pleased to call for applications to the Board of Directors and Board Committees, with volunteer terms
commencing in June 2024. Deadline to apply is May 20, 2024. Click here to learn more.
On March 22, 2024, the Employment and Social Development Canada’s Labour Program announced a new opportunity to contribute to the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Registry of Investigators (the Registry), formerly known as the Roster of Investigators. Individuals with the relevant knowledge, experience, and training are invited to apply by May 24, 2024.
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. Deadline for nominations is May 31, 2024.
On behalf of the CPHR Saskatchewan Board of Directors and Staff, we would like to thank you for your membership and continued commitment to the Association and the HR profession. Your annual membership with CPHR Saskatchewan expired on April 30, 2024. Membership renewal opens is now open. Renew your membership here
NEW NOVEMBER SESSION! Labour-Management Relations Certificate
Edwards School of Business - Executive Education®
We brought it back! The Labour-Management Relations Certificate is an intensive program for those operating in key labour relations positions and offers a rare opportunity for union leaders, managers, and neutrals to trade perspectives and share ideas with industrial relations experts. This program covers fundamentals of labour relations, collective bargaining, mediation and grievance arbitration, labour and employment law, and emerging workplace issues.
To learn more about this program and to view our full program list, visit edwards.usask.ca/execed.LMR
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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

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

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

The ROI Employee Experience
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
June 6, 2024

Team Connectedness - Why Cognitive Intelligence Matters
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
June 11, 2024

Mental Health Skills Training: A Certificate Program for HR Professionals
June 11 - 27, 2024 | Tuesdays & Thursdays

Revealing & Cultivating Your High-Potential (HIPO) Talent
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
June 12, 2024

June HR Book Club - Feeling Seen by Dr. Jody Carrington
June 19, 2024

Hedging Against Irrelevance
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
June 20, 2024

Taking Indigenous Relations, Reconciliation, and Inclusion to the Next Level
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15
June 27, 2024

July HR Book Club - Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain
July 17, 2024

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

August HR Book Club - Truth Telling by Michelle Good
Aug. 21, 2024

Workplace Investigations Certificate Program
Nov. 5 - 7, 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

Conducting Credibility Assessments Workshop
Workplace Investigation Certificate training is a prerequisite to this workshop.
Dec. 9, 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 soon. 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.

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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
VOE Info Session Recording - March 12, 2024

VOE Info Session - June 12, 2024 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Join Holly Guran, Professional Standards Manager with CPHR Saskatchewan for casual conversation about the Validation of Experience (VOE) process- the final step to achieving the CPHR Designation. Register here.
 
The next VOE intake is Aug. 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 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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