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CHRP in the News

News

  • 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
  • 2010

    CHRP Takes to the Global Stage at 2010 World Congress 
    By: Alexandra Stang
    Source: PeopleTalk, Winter 2010

    New HRPA legislation passes first reading

    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, December 6, 2010

    CHRP versus the world
    By: Sarah Dobson
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, November 15, 2010

    Profiling SHRP holders (HR leaders talk)
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, November 15, 2010

    CHRP provincial but mutual recognition makes it national - and valuable (Guest commentary)
    By: Debbie Bennett
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, October 18, 2010

    A Degree of Preparation Required for NPPA 
    By: Alexandra Stang
    Source: PeopleTalk, Fall 2010 

    Experts on work meet for the first time in Montreal 
    Source: Canada NewsWire, September 16, 2010

    How do we know if we're strategic? (Guest commentary)
    By: Angus Duff
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, September 6, 2010

    'You're doing what?'
    As HR profession expands, so do HR-related roles
    By: Sarah Dobson
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, September 6, 2010

    CCHRA Revamps Online Offering 
    By: Alexandra Stang
    Source: PeopleTalk, Summer 2010 

    CHRP exam writers increase 50 per cent
    By: Shannon Klie
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, August 9, 2010

    Updated CHRP log helps track points
    By: Shannon Klie
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, July 12, 2010

    HR matters Don't treat human resources as DIY 
    By: Barbara Bowes
    Source: Winnipeg Free Press, June 19, 2010

    HR designation should be truly national (Guest commentary)
    By: Ian Birney
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, June 14, 2010

    Striking the right balance
    By: Claude Balthazard
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, May 31, 2010

    HR walks line between employer, employee
    By: Shannon Klie
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, May 31, 2010

    It pays to have HR designation
    By: Shannon Klie
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, April 5, 2010

    Clock ticking on degree requirement for CHRP
    By: Sarah Dobson
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, March 8, 2010

    Should personal interactions be part of CHRP?
    By: Claude Balthazard
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, March 8, 2010

    Involve members in CHRP
    By: Shannon Klie
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, March 8, 2010

    Belcourt honoured with Fellow CHRP
    By: Shannon Klie
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, March 8, 2010

    Time for CHRP to tackle law (Editor's notes)
    By: Todd Humber
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, February 8, 2010

    Strong appetite for legal knowledge in CHRP
    By: Claude Balthazard
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, February 8, 2010

    CHRP needs law requirement
    By: Shannon Klie
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, February 8, 2010

    Are HR professionals doing enough to help each other succeed?
    By: Claude Balthazard
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, January 11, 2010

    HR needs mentors: Survey
    By: Shannon Klie
    Source: Canadian HR Reporter, January 11, 2010