Competitiveness is key to Canadian business today. But many business leaders struggle to keep the whole operation firing on all cylinders. Following are nine common business challenges that can be addressed by tapping in to the unique expertise of a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

1.     Your priorities don’t seem to be gaining traction.
CPHRs understand business strategy and they translate it into action. They support strategic leadership and they know how to maximize its value to achieve results. CPHRs are knowledgeable, current and experienced in clean and effective governance, planning, alignment of objectives and change management.

 2.     Some decisions that are made don’t align with your ideals.
When people make the right decision, at the right time, at any level in the organization, it isn’t luck. It’s knowledge, preparation, training and culture. CPHRs call this Professional Practice. It’s about everyday ethics, everywhere. It’s created within a framework of evidence-based policies and practices and it manages your business risk by providing people with sound decision support.

 3.     You have people who do only what they need to get by.
Disengaged people create a vortex at work, where money, imagination and motivation swirl slowly away. Engaged people are motivated by purpose, excellence and creativity. Engaged workplaces are exciting, interesting and fulfilling. If you’re looking to increase the energy level in your organization, talk to a CPHR.

4.     Efficiency gaps are costing you profitability.
In most companies, salaries and benefits total about 80% of costs. If you’re looking for a better bottom line, you need HR based financial and operational decision support, you need to understand key HR metrics, and you need performance indicators that matter. A CPHR can deliver greater returns on your greatest investment.

 5.     You’re competing to find and keep the best.
Only people make a business succeed. Keeping talented people in a competitive marketplace is critical, but so is having the right number, of the right people, in the right place. Whether you’re growing, stable or right-sizing, a CPHR will ensure you find and keep the best.

6.     You want to reward people fairly, without breaking the bank.
Your unique mix of compensation, benefits and pensions works best when it’s fair and consistent and when it aligns to your business outcomes. CPHRs have the expertise to balance total rewards with your desired outcomes and your competitive position.

 7.     You worry about people’s health, wellness and safety. 
Helping keep people healthy, well and safe shows thoughtful leadership, saves money and reduces organizational risk. A CPHR can do this. What more is there to say?

 8.     You need strong, lasting labour relations.
If you need expertise in negotiations, or the sound management of collective agreements that build better relations between negotiations; if you want to reduce the likelihood of employee-based litigation and risk; and you prefer to stay on the right side of labour legislation, then you want a CPHR on your team.

 9.     You’re a leader determined to create more leaders.
From the executive suite to the shop floor, people benefit from mentoring, coaching and continuous learning, to keep their competencies relevant and effective and ensure their skills align with the outcomes you need. If you want to keep people at the top of their game, you need a CPHR.

 Chartered Professionals in Human Resources are uniquely qualified to help you achieve your business goals. With proven expertise across nine key business metrics, every CPHR has the knowledge and the experience to address the factors that underpin the degree of your immediate and long term success.

 CPHRs advance and expand their professional knowledge and practice across these competency areas throughout their careers, offering you the most current, evidence-based practices and technologies.

Ready to Hire a CPHR? – post your position on CPHR Manitoba’s job board.