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Sandra M. Reed
Sandra M. Reed, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a leading expert in the certification of HR professionals. She is the author of the 2nd edition of The Official Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge and the 5th edition of the PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide: 2018 Exams. Reed is also the author of case studies and learning modules for the Society of Human Resource Management, teaching and writing content for undergraduate studies at both public and private universities.
Articles & Books From Sandra M. Reed
Article / Updated 07-28-2022
Individuals choose to take the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exams and become professionally certified for many reasons, and those reasons come from multiple perspectives. More and more employers are looking for certified professionals to draw higher value from their HR talent.
Article / Updated 07-15-2022
The lure of “free” is everywhere — free shipping, free samples, free resources. The PHR and SPHR exams are no exception. Here are a few ways to access free and low-cost assessments to supplement your primary study materials as you prepare for these exams.
Using your existing resources
The best place to start is to ensure the exam prep materials you select come with free assessment exams.
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 03-31-2021
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.
Article / Updated 03-31-2021
In order to effectively manage risk, HR professionals at all stages of their career must be up to date on the major labor laws that affect each functional area represented on the exam. Hence, make sure that you’re prepared for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam, and know these laws.
Article / Updated 03-31-2021
Business Management is the functional area of the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exams that focuses specifically on the need for human resources to be strategic business partners. It requires a thorough understanding of the relationships between human resources and the stakeholders.
Article / Updated 03-31-2021
Weighting the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam content allows the test builders to rank information in the order of importance and level of difficulty. Exam weights are expressed as percentages—the higher the percentage, the more important or difficult the information and the more likely it is that you will see it on your test.