VANCOUVER – February 27, 2017 – The Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) and The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada (CPHR) have each signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share information and opportunities that advance the HR Profession globally.

“These partnerships are exceptional alignments for CPHR Canada,” says Anthony Ariganello, CPHR, CEO, CPHR Canada. “Globalization is having tremendous impacts on jobs, workplaces and economies all over the world. It’s more important than ever that the human resource profession creates these international alliances, to identify trends and challenges and position our members to better serve employers and employees in these transitions.”

The MoUs define the nature of the partnerships and the areas in which the organizations will inter-relate. “Within both organizations, we will be looking for opportunities to partner on international agenda items, to share resources and compare industry trends,” adds Shannon Railton Chair of CPHR Canada.

Established in 1965, SHRI has been instrumental in building the HR brand in Singapore and beyond, in tandem with Singapore’s nation-building efforts since its independence in the same year. As the leading professional HR body, SHRI has been the trendsetter, creating benchmarks in standards of best HR practices with core initiatives such as: Singapore’s first HR Accreditation Framework, The Singapore HR Awards, Singapore HR Congress & Business-Connect Exposition and The Singapore HR Challenge for post-secondary and tertiary institutions. SHRI also works closely with national HR associations worldwide, such as the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA) and the Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource Management (APFHRM), to bring global best HR practices, insights and services to HR professionals in Singapore and the region.


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About CPHR Canada

We are CPHR Canada, Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Canada.

CPHR Canada represents 27,000 members in the Human Resources Profession across nine provinces and three territories in Canada. Established in 1994, CPHR Canada is the national voice on the enhancement and promotion of the HR Profession. With an established and credible designation and collaboration on national issues, we are proactively positioning the national human resources agenda in Canada and representing the Canadian HR Profession with HR Associations around the world.

Our Mission:
We protect the public and advance the economic and social success of our workplaces through strategic HR leadership.

Our Vision:
As the national voice of the HR profession, we lead the recognition, advancement and influence of the HR profession both nationally and globally, all through a spirit of inter-provincial collaboration.


For more information contact:
Anthony Ariganello, CEO, CPHR Canada
aariganello@cphr.ca

Human Resources Management Association, 1101 - 1111 W. Hastings St, Vancouver, V6E 2J3 BC, Canada