The most popular HR certifications are generalist certifications, which include the PHR and the SPHR. These certifications demonstrate knowledge of the broad HR profession as well as a certain level of experience for those candidates who want to grow their HR careers into broad management responsibilities. B: h. k$ F5 U g$ Z+ S
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The PHR stands for "Professional in Human Resources." It requires a minimum of two years of exempt work experience and suggests an average of two to four years. Exempt experience means you were/are salaried (as opposed to receiving hourly pay) and are ineligible or exempt from receiving additional pay for overtime hours worked. The PHR is a great certification for HR professionals early in their careers. ) }& J! ~9 p7 h. f& j+ r
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SPHR is the "Senior Professional in Human Resources" certification. It requires a minimum of two years of exempt work experience as well, but most candidates for this exam have 6-8 years of work experience. The SPHR exam demonstrates a career commitment to HR and shows you have significant HR experience and knowledge typically at a manager level or above.
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Questions on the PHR/SPHR exams come from the following core areas: 0 J o- d- b' N7 }: d/ R
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6 @. O) w! G, X: sStrategic management. u1 U9 `3 ~' [2 V
' Z( l. M' H' i& y2 Y; XWorkforce planning and employment
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" q$ u/ Z% `0 N8 ^( vCompensation and Benefits: N- u0 @" s- x: K, I
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Employee and Labor Relations
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3 a5 i: K2 v! G1 c' c! wWhile both the PHR and the SPHR cover the same topics, the SPHR exam is more difficult and has a higher concentration of questions in areas such as strategic planning and workforce planning. If you're considering a generalist certification, discuss which exam is right for you with your manager or supervisor. Once you attain a generalist certification, you will have to renew it every three years. This involves either re-certifying by exam, or, the more preferred method, through sixty hours of continuing education across the three year period. |
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