2012

Important News in Obtaining your CHRP

As was previously advised to individuals in pursuit of their the Certified Human Resources Professionals (CHRP) designation, an experience requirement where applicants must have accumulated at least three years of demonstrated experience in HR at a professional level will take effect nationally on January 1, 2013.

As result of this, and in order to harmonise the CHRP granting process across Canada, following the October 2012 and June 2013 sittings, the National Professional Practice Assessment examination (NPPA) will no longer be available as a route to obtaining the CHRP. By offering two more sittings of the NPPA exam, those members who have prepared for and were planning to write the exam to gain the CHRP will still have the opportunity to do so. As per the original timeline you will not need to meet the experience requirement to write the NPPA in either October 2012 or June 2013.

Starting January 1, 2013, you will be able to achieve the CHRP designation by meeting the experience requirement. From this date you will no longer be required to sit and pass the NPPA as part of the CHRP requirements.

More information on how the experience assessment process will be managed in your province and will be available from your Member Association by September 1, 2012.

CCHRA is Moving!

As of July 18, 2012, the CCHRA offices will be located at 130 Slater Street, Suite 1025, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5L7. We appreciate your patience while we move offices.

2011

CHRPs promoted faster, earn larger salary: Study
Source: hrreporter.com, Feb 3, 20121

The last thing you want to worry about when you have a raging fever is a day of lost wages. But in a world of contract jobs with shrinking benefits, sick days are one of the things falling off the table for employees - one small item but something that can snowball should your illness go from days to weeks... more

National Knowledge Exam (NKE) Results Delayed
November 30, 2011

Results for the NKE exam have been delayed due to technical difficulties in the exam scoring process. Your patience is appreciated as CCHRA works to resolve this issue as quickly as possible while ensuring delivery of accurate exam results. It is anticipated that the results will be released by Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

Self-employed get sick on own dime
By: Gary Marr
Source: Financial Post, November 2, 2011

The last thing you want to worry about when you have a raging fever is a day of lost wages. But in a world of contract jobs with shrinking benefits, sick days are one of the things falling off the table for employees - one small item but something that can snowball should your illness go from days to weeks... more

CCHRA: The CHRP People Factor
By: Maureen Campbell
Source: HRVoice.org, October 21, 2011

This year has seen a lot of change, especially in the political landscape on Parliament Hill. I for one am eager to see how our new opposition party will fare, but it is clear that what British Prime Minister Disraeli said in 1867 still holds true today ... more

10 surprising stats about small business in Canada
By: CBC
Source: cbc.ca, October 18, 2011

And what exactly is a small business, anyway? To mark the Oct. 17 start of small business week in Canada, CBC compiled some of the big numbers behind small businesses in this country. What is the definition of a small business in Canada? ... more

This Week in Small Business: Canada Is Called the Best Place to Do Business
By: Diane Stafford
Source: Vancouver Sun, October 14, 2011

Good employers should worry about why employees choose to leave. Sometimes better job offers arrive unsolicited, and workers leave for logical, personal betterment ... more

This Week in Small Business: Canada Is Called the Best Place to Do Business
By: Gene Marks
Source: New York Times, October 17, 2011

A new service helps consumers create free QR codes so that businesses can link customers to social media pages, coupons or store information. Thursday Bram explains why connections are the most powerful asset in a freelancer's business. Canada is No. ... more

Post-Thanksgiving bliss
By: Todd Humber
Source: Canadian HR Reporter, October 11, 2011

Sure, we’re in the fourth quarter sprint — but let’s not shake the turkey hangover too quickly ... more