A human resource specialist or manager with a PHR designation has passed a certification exam to become a “Human Resource Professional.” PHRs are certified in many different areas of human resources, including labor management; employment practices; staffing management; organization and employee development; benefits and compensation; and employee relations. Some may choose to specialize in one […]
Earning your PHR or SPHR is no easy task, but it’s a step well worth taking. Getting your certification requires a dedication of undivided time and effort. Although the process is difficult, the benefits speak for themselves. Those who pass the exam join a prestigious group of HR practitioners and add unmatched HR credentials to […]
The responsibilities of human resource professionals include recruitment, hiring, training, labor relations, compensation and benefits. Small businesses usually need a full-time human resource specialist only when they exceed 50 employees, according to “Inc.” magazine. Most companies prefer to hire HR professionals with college degrees and relevant work experience. The PHR, or professional in human resources […]
Senior Professional Human Resources and Professional Human Resources are two of the certifications issued by the Human Resources Certification Institute. The HRCI is the certifying body for three primary HR-related designations: SPHR, PHR and GPHR. HRCI also certifies HR professionals who are specially qualified in California state employment laws and regulations. There are approximately 120,000 […]
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, is provided to the human resources professionals. The professionals who have PHR certification are recognized as experts in HR practices and HR operational skills. PHR certification is for the HR professionals who are informed of the implementation of programs and the professionals who are logically and technically guided. Such […]
For a career in human resources or recruitment, check out these certifications. There is a broad range of responsibilities that fall to HR professionals. The right certification can help you rise up in the ranks. Many of us think of HR as the people in charge of filling open positions within an organization, but it’s […]
Over the last few years, the piece I wrote about the PHR vs the SHRM-CP certifications has been seen hundreds of thousands of times. I’ve had dozens of comments and questions from people, and over time my thoughts have changed a bit and have become more clear. Plus, some of the actions of the certifying […]
Here are five human resource management certifications administered by the HR Certification Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). PHR®: Professional in Human Resources Focus: This certification focuses on program implementation, tactics, and operational orientation as well as U.S. laws and regulations related to HR practices. HR professionals who receive this credential are […]
If you have ever browsed the HR Certification Institute’s and the Society for Human Resource Management’s available certifications and determined to pass for time or financial reasons, you might want to revisit that idea. While you won’t be expected to get an HR certificate to work in human resources, it can be a helpful resource […]
Is this Certification Right for Me? Advance your HR career by earning the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The PHR demonstrates your mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR management, including U.S. laws and regulations. The PHR is for the HR professional who has experience with program implementation, […]
