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PHR / SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide

ISBN: 9781118289174 | 111828917X

Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Sybex
Pub. Date: 5/8/2012

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

Updated for the 2012 Exams! This book is the ideal resource for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience or a relative newcomer to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume. The updated edition of the top-selling SPHR/PHR study guide was developed to help HR professionals prepare for these challenging exams, and includes additional study tools designed to reinforce understanding of key functional areas. Previous three editions of the book have sold in excess of 52,000 u... MOREnits to date. Key topics include: Strategic management Workforce planning and employment Compensation and benefits Employee and labor relations Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations Readers will have access bonus materials, including on practice exam each for the PHR and for SPHR, as well as flashcards and ancillary PDFs.

An updated guide to preparing for PHR and SPHR certifications The demand for qualified human resources professionals is on the rise and the Human Resources Certification Institute is preparing a new exam that reflects the evolving industry standard for determining competence in the field of HR.

Updated to Meet the Requirements of the 2012 Exams If you want to validate your skills as a Human Resources professional, you need to earn your PHR or SPHR certification. This new edition of the PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide helps you prepare for the 2012 exams, covering the key functional areas with which youll need to be familiar. It offers invaluable insights on the new PHR/SPHR Body of Knowledge as it breaks down the critical HR topics. Inside, youll find: Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident youre getting the instruction you need for the exam Real-world scenarios that put what youve learned in the context of actual job roles Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam A handy tear card that maps the PHR/SPHR Body of Knowledge to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective Sybex Exam Prep Tools Go to www.sybex.com/go/phr4e and download a full set of electronic test prep tools to help you thoroughly prepare for the exam. These include: Custom Test Engine Over 200 Sample Questions Two Practice Exams Electronic Flashcards Additional Appendices in PDF Format Download practice exams and chapter review questions Reinforce your understanding with electronic flashcards Includes Real-World Scenarios, In-Depth Discussion of Body of Knowledge, and Access to Exam Prep Software Featuring: Custom Test Engine Over 200 Sample Questions Electronic Flashcards

Updated edition of best-selling guide for PHR and SPHR candidates

The demand for qualified human resources professionals is on the rise. The new Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exams from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) reflect the evolving industry standards for determining competence in the field of HR. This new edition of the leading PHR/SPHR Study Guide reflects those changes. Serving as an ideal resource for HR professionals who are seeking to validate their skills and knowledge, this updated edition helps those professionals prepare for these challenging exams.

Features study tools that are designed to reinforce understanding of key functional areas
Provides access to bonus materials, including a practice exam for the PHR as well as one for the SPHR. Also includes flashcards and ancillary PDFs
Addresses key topics such as strategic management, workforce planning and employment, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations

This new edition is must-have preparation for those looking to take the PHR or SPHR certification exams in order to strengthen their resume.

Introduction xxi

Assessment Test xxviii

Chapter 1 Certifying Human Resource Professionals 1

The Human Resource Profession 2

Development of the Human Resource Body of Knowledge 3

Defining the Functional Areas of the BOK 5

Core Knowledge Requirements of the BOK 7

Certification Levels 8

Eligibility Requirements 10

Recertification 11

The Test 12

It’s Experiential and Federal 14

What the Questions Look Like 14

Preparing for the Exam 15

Taking the Exam 20

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Sandra M. Reed, PHR, SPHR, is the owner of Epoch Resources, a consulting firm specializing in the unique HR needs of small businesses. Sandra has authored learning modules and case studies for the Society for Human Resource Management. Anne M. Bogardus worked with growing biotech, high-technology, and public relations organizations at the manager and director levels. She is the author of Human Resources JumpStart and the previous editions of PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide. Technical Editor Brenda G. Budke, SPHR, directs an HR consulting firm in Fresno, California. She is founder and Dean of a corporate university, and is past president of the Human Resource Association of Central California (HRACC).

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