PHR^® / SPHR^® Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, 3rd Edition

by Anne Bogardus

• ISBN13: 9780470430965
• ISBN10: 0470430966
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Updated and Enhanced for the 2009 Exams! Ideal 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 your resume, the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certifications from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) provide you with the means to do so. This 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. Key topics include: strategic management, workforce planning and employment, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Includes CD-ROM with four bonus exams--two for PHR and two for SPHR, as well as flashcards and electronic book.

Author Biography

Anne M. Bogardus, SPHR, has more than 20 years of experience working with small businesses developing effective human resource programs. She is the author of two books on human resource management: the previous edition of PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide and Human Resources Jumpstart. She is also co-author of Human Resource Management. Technical Editor Laura Owen, JD, SPHR, GPHR, is VP of Human Resources for Spirent Communications. She has over 30 years of experience as an employment attorney and human resources executive for leading technology companies, including Cisco Systems, Macrovision, and Credence.

Table of Contents

Certifying Human Resource Professionals

Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals

Strategic Management

Workforce Planning and Employment

Human Resource Development

Total Rewards

Employee and Labor Relations

Risk Management

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