CHRP a valuable achievement (letter to the editor)

In the September 11 issue, the article “CHRP more of an asset to climbers than execs” canvassed HR professionals about the CHRP designation. Readers are encouraged to add their views.

I am very proud to say I have my designation. I too feel it needs to be standardized nationally. In my opinion, it would be a qualification required for most prospective employers in Ontario. It should be just as important in all provinces, the same as any other degree.

When I brought my certificate to the office, our president simply said, “that’s nice”. He had no idea what was required to earn this certificate and there was no value/salary added. Our managers need to be educated somehow so that this too shall change.

I have been with my present employer now for 24 years, but will eventually need to find work in Eastern Ontario (where I married and moved a year ago). I expect that having my designation will help me “in the door.” When I am replaced I would strongly recommend that potential employees have their designation before being interviewed. This would automatically tell me they have taken the time and spent the dollars to prepare themselves to be the best they can be for the job. Otherwise, someone else in the department better be prepared to hold hands and lead them along for a long time. The company better be prepared to spend lots of dollars too for future training.

Hats off to York University for starting a program for a degree in Bachelor HR. All universities should quickly follow. Without the knowledge, no certificate. Without the certificate, no job. It’s well worth achieving.

I am a one-person department responsible for all areas of human resources. Every ounce of knowledge gained in each course is a definite asset and has been used over and over. I am very grateful for HRPAO and colleges where I could get the expertise I needed to get me where I am today.

Bernice Kennedy
Manager, Human Resources, Hastings Inc.
Barrie, Ont.

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