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Article / Updated 03-31-2021
Human relations and motivation content are included on both the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exams. The updates in 2018 eliminated the Core Knowledge and Risk Management functional area from the exams, spreading the content throughout the remaining domains.
Article / Updated 03-31-2021
Collective bargaining knowledge is something you need for both the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exams. You need to have knowledge of labor union implications and common law compliance. For the SPHR, you also need some knowledge of labor union avoidance.
Article / Updated 03-31-2021
When the Core Knowledge and Risk Management functional area was eliminated from the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exams, health, safety, and security content was included on both PHR and SPHR candidate study plans.
Managing enterprise risk
You can understand the risks to the business or project through the following filters.
Article / Updated 03-31-2021
In 2018, the Core Knowledge and Risk Management functional area was eliminated from both the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exams, spreading the content throughout the remaining domains. Diversity and inclusion are two of the concepts that are inherently necessary to know about for both exams.
Ace those challenging PHR and SPHR exams!In the competitive field of Human Resources, measurable demonstrations of credibility and commitment will get you ahead—and there's no better way to show your dedication than by adding the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) qualifications to your resume.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-15-2022
If you decide to take the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam to earn your HR certification, you have chosen to undergo an important pursuit in your career.These exams test you on what you should know to be a proficient human resources professional. You may begin to study before you're approved to test, so the application process often runs concurrent with your study efforts.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Each question on the PHR or SPHR exam has four multiple choice options, of which two seem highly possible but only one is correct. When faced with this choice, think about how you would answer this question at work.
Consider both answers from a federal versus a state perspective and remind yourself that these exams are based on federal law.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
In designing exam objectives, HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute) uses a practice analysis study (PAS), in which a job analysis of sorts is conducted on the work of HR, producing the industry's job description. Two primary elements make up this job description:
Exam objectives: They describe the responsibilities of a HR professional and are independently numbered for each functional area.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Preparing for the PHR or SPHR test and answering the questions can be similar to the way a golfer approaches a shot. Addressing this exam requires the same mind-set.
Approaching a shot references how the golfer goes through a few phases of preparation before actually swinging the club. He selects the right club, stands back to view the landscape, tees up the ball, and squares up to the shot.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
After you receive your PHR or SPHR certification (which means you passed the PHR or SPHR Exam), your work isn't finished. You're required to keep up your certification. You're granted three years to earn the 60 recertification credit hours necessary to maintain your credential, so it's never too early to begin thinking about the process.