PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Review Guide

PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Review Guide

by James J. Galluzzo III
Released August 2018
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781119426684

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Book description

Essential review for the PHR/SPHR exams, aligned with the updated HRBoK™

PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Review Guide is the ideal companion to the PHR/SPHR Study Guide, Fifth Edition, and PHR/SPHR Deluxe Study Guide, Second Edition. These self-study guides are intended for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience, or for relative newcomers to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume.

Organized by those areas of knowledge and practices specific and necessary to human resource management (HRM), this handy review guide covers tasks, processes, and strategies as detailed in the updated A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge™ (HRBoK™), giving you clear guidance on what you need to know for the exams. You also get a year of FREE access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment and study tools, which feature flashcards, chapter tests, two bonus practice exams, and more. The review guide aligns with the HRCI test specifications, which detail the responsibilities and knowledge needed by today's HR professionals. Covers key functional areas in greater depth:

HR students and professionals studying for the PHR/SPHR certification need a trusted resource to aid in their preparation—this review guide does that and more.

Table of contents

  1. About the Author
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. Introduction
    1. Book Structure
    2. How to Use This Book
    3. Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank
    4. Overview of the HRCI® Credentials
    5. Day of the Exam
    6. Objective Map
  4. Part I PHR®
    1. Chapter 1 Business Management
      1. Required Knowledge
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Summary
      4. Review Questions
    2. Chapter 2 Talent Planning and Acquisition (PHR® Only)
      1. Required Knowledge
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Summary
      4. Review Questions
    3. Chapter 3 Learning and Development (PHR® Only)
      1. Required Knowledge
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Summary
      4. Review Questions
    4. Chapter 4 Total Rewards (PHR® Only)
      1. Required Knowledge
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Summary
      4. Review Questions
    5. Chapter 5 Employee and Labor Relations
      1. Required Knowledge
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Summary
      4. Review Questions
  5. Part II SPHR®
    1. Chapter 6 Leadership and Strategy
      1. Required Knowledge
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Summary
      4. Review Questions
    2. Chapter 7 Talent Planning and Acquisition (SPHR® Only)
      1. Required Knowledge
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Summary
      4. Review Questions
    3. Chapter 8 Learning and Development (SPHR® Only)
      1. Required Knowledge
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Summary
      4. Review Questions
    4. Chapter 9 Total Rewards (SPHR® Only)
      1. Required Knowledge
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Summary
      4. Review Questions
    5. Chapter 10 Employee Relations and Engagement
      1. Required Knowledge
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Summary
      4. Review Questions
  6. Appendix Answers to Review Questions
    1. Chapter 1: Business Management
    2. Chapter 2: Talent Planning and Acquisition (PHR® Only)
    3. Chapter 3: Learning and Development (PHR® Only)
    4. Chapter 4: Total Rewards (PHR® Only)
    5. Chapter 5: Employee and Labor Relations
    6. Chapter 6: Leadership and Strategy
    7. Chapter 7: Talent Planning and Acquisition (SPHR® Only)
    8. Chapter 8: Learning and Development (SPHR® Only)
    9. Chapter 9: Total Rewards (SPHR® Only)
    10. Chapter 10: Employee Relations and Engagement
  7. Index
  8. Advert
  9. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Review Guide
  • Author(s): James J. Galluzzo III
  • Release date: August 2018
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9781119426684