PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide., 5th Edition

PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide., 5th Edition

by Sandra M. Reed
Released May 2019
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781119426523

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Book description

The #1 book for the leading HR certifications, aligned with the updated HRBoK™

PHR and SPHR certifications, offered by Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), have become the industry standard for determining competence in the field of human resources. Developed by working professionals, the PHR and SPHR credentials demonstrate that recipients are fully competent HR practitioners based on a standard set by workforce peers.

Offering insights into those areas of knowledge and practices specific and necessary to human resource management (HRM), this study guide covers tasks, processes, and strategies as detailed in the updated A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge™ (HRBoK™). The study guide breaks down the critical HR topics that you need to understand as you prepare for the exams.

PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition, is the ideal resource for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience, as well as for a relative newcomer to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume. In this edition of the top-selling PHR/SPHR study guide, you’ll find a practical review of all topics covered on the exams, as well as study tools designed to reinforce understanding of key functional areas. Strengthen the skills you learn with a year of FREE access to the Sybex online learning environment, complete with flash cards and practice quizzes to prepare you for exam day.

•          Business Management and Strategy

•          Workforce Planning and Employment

•          Compensation and Benefits

•          Human Resource Development and more

If you’re preparing for these challenging exams, this is the trusted study guide that’ll help you perform your best.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. About the Author
  4. About the Technical Editor
  5. Introduction
  6. PHR Assessment Test
  7. SPHR Assessment Test
  8. Chapter 1 Certifying Human Resource Professionals
    1. The Human Resource Profession
    2. Development of the Human Resource Body of Knowledge
    3. The Test
    4. Summary
  9. Chapter 2 PHR Exam: Business Management
    1. Organizations
    2. Mission, Vision, Values
    3. Corporate Governance
    4. Enterprise Risk Management
    5. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
    6. Change Management
    7. HR Metrics: Measuring Results
    8. Summary
    9. Exam Essentials
    10. Review Questions
  10. Chapter 3 PHR Exam: Talent Planning and Acquisition
    1. Talent Planning
    2. Job Analysis and Description
    3. Staffing Programs
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  11. Chapter 4 PHR Exam: Learning and Development
    1. Organizational Development
    2. Employee Training Programs
    3. Metrics: Measuring Results
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  12. Chapter 5 PHR Exam: Total Rewards
    1. Total Rewards Defined
    2. Budgeting and Accounting for Total Rewards
    3. Compensation
    4. Benefits
    5. Payroll
    6. Communicating Compensation and Benefits Programs
    7. Metrics: Measuring Results
    8. Summary
    9. Exam Essentials
    10. Review Questions
  13. Chapter 6 PHR Exam: Employee and Labor Relations
    1. Human Relations
    2. Organization Climate and Culture
    3. Employee Rights and Responsibilities
    4. Performance Management Programs
    5. Organization Exit/Off-Boarding Processes
    6. Labor Relations
    7. Risk Overview
    8. Metrics: Measuring Results
    9. Summary
    10. Exam Essentials
    11. Review Questions
  14. Chapter 7 SPHR Exam: Leadership and Strategy
    1. Organizational Planning and Strategy
    2. Strategic Planning
    3. Strategic Management
    4. Human Capital Management Plans
    5. Service Delivery and Technology
    6. Project Management Concepts
    7. HR Data and Metrics
    8. Summary
    9. Exam Essentials
    10. Review Questions
  15. Chapter 8 SPHR Exam: Talent Planning and Acquisition
    1. Recruiting and Selection
    2. Strategic Workforce Planning
    3. Metrics: Measuring Results
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  16. Chapter 9 SPHR Exam: Learning and Development
    1. Learning and Development Defined
    2. Strategic Learning and Development
    3. The Role of the Behavioral Sciences
    4. Succession Plans
    5. Integrated Talent Management
    6. Training as an Intervention Strategy
    7. Summary
    8. Exam Essentials
    9. Review Questions
  17. Chapter 10 SPHR Exam: Total Rewards
    1. Total Rewards Defined
    2. Fiduciary Responsibility
    3. Total Rewards Philosophy and Strategies
    4. Basic Budgeting and Accounting
    5. Motivating and Retaining through Total Rewards
    6. Equity Compensation
    7. Benefits
    8. Summary
    9. Exam Essentials
    10. Review Questions
  18. Chapter 11 SPHR Exam: Employee Relations and Engagement
    1. Human Relations
    2. Diversity and Inclusion
    3. Workplace Safety and Security
    4. Labor Unions
    5. Metrics: Measuring Results
    6. Summary
    7. Exam Essentials
    8. Review Questions
  19. Appendix A Answers to Review Questions
    1. Chapter 2: PHR Exam: Business Management
    2. Chapter 3: PHR Exam: Talent Planning and Acquisition
    3. Chapter 4: PHR Exam: Learning and Development
    4. Chapter 5: PHR Exam: Total Rewards
    5. Chapter 6: PHR Exam: Employee and Labor Relations
    6. Chapter 7: SPHR Exam: Leadership and Strategy
    7. Chapter 8: SPHR Exam: Talent Planning and Acquisition
    8. Chapter 9: SPHR Exam: Learning and Development
    9. Chapter 10: SPHR Exam: Total Rewards
    10. Chapter 11: SPHR Exam: Employee Relations and Engagement
  20. Appendix B PHR® and SPHR® Case Studies
    1. Case Study 1: Human Resources Role in Preventing Workplace Violence
    2. Case Study 2: Where the Green Glass Grows
  21. Appendix C Federal Employment Legislation and Case Law
  22. Appendix D Resources
    1. Business Management, Leadership, and Strategy
    2. Talent Planning and Acquisition
    3. Learning and Development
    4. Total Rewards
    5. Employee and Labor Relations and Engagement
  23. Appendix E Summarizing the Summaries: What Meta-Analyses Tell Us About Work Engagement
    1. Christian, Garza, and Slaughter, 2011
    2. Maricutoiu, Sulea, and Iancu, 2017
    3. Knight, Patterson, and Dawson, 2017
    4. References
  24. Appendix F Neuroscience Principles and Applications for HR Leaders
    1. Introduction
    2. The Principles
    3. Conclusion
    4. Suggested Reading
  25. Index
  26. Advert
  27. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide., 5th Edition
  • Author(s): Sandra M. Reed
  • Release date: May 2019
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9781119426523