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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
Many individuals believe that if they meet the SPHR exam eligibility requirements, then they should start there. However, this assumption is both important and dangerous for three reasons:
If you take the SPHR and fail it the first time around, you'll have to pay a second exam fee to take it again. Starting with the PHR makes more sense.
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
When planning your PHR or SPHR exam preparations, 14 weeks is your goal. Fourteen weeks of studying and immersion. In the big scheme of things, 14 weeks isn't a long time for a successful exam experience.
You clearly have a baseline of knowledge that marks you eligible to sit for the exam, so your goal in the 90 or so prep days is to expand your knowledge of the areas that you already are comfortable with and expand your familiarity with the areas in which you may be less familiar.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
You may not have sat for an exam in a long period of time, so the prospect of writing a study plan for the PHR or SPHR exam may be daunting. The good news is that there isn't a single best practice in preparing for this exam. It's the collection of multiple efforts that will help you perform well and reach your goal.