PHR® Study Guide 2017: PHR® Certification Test Prep and Practice Questions for the Professional in Human Resources® Exam

by Trivium Test Prep

Think all PHR®/SPHR® study guides are the same? Think again! With easy to understand lessons and practice test questions designed to maximize your score, you'll be ready. You don't want to waste time - and money! - retaking an exam. You want to accelerate your education, not miss opportunities for starting your future career! Every year, thousands of people think that they are ready for the PHR®/SPHR® test but realize too late when they get their score back that they were not ready at all. They weren't incapable, and they certainly did their best, but they simply weren't studying the right way. There are a variety of methods to prepare for the Professional in Human Resources® Certification test...and they get a variety of results. Trivium Test Prep's PHR®/SPHR® exam study guide provides the information, secrets, and confidence needed to get you the score you need - the first time around. Losing points on the PHR®/SPHR® exam can cost you precious time, money, and effort that you shouldn't have to spend. What is in the book? In our Professional in Human Resources® Certification Exam study guide, you get the most comprehensive review of all tested concepts. The subjects are easy to understand, and have fully-explained example questions to ensure that you master the material. Best of all, we show you how this information will be applied on the real exam; PHR®/SPHR® questions are included so that you can know, without a doubt, that you are prepared. Our study guide is streamlined and concept-driven so you get better results through more effective study time. Why spend days or even weeks reading through meaningless junk, trying to sort out the helpful information from the fluff? We give you everything you need to know in a concise, comprehensive, and effective package.

138 pages, Paperback

Published April 13, 2017

Reviews

[Angie Fehl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty thorough review of the Professional in Human Resources Exam. You can email the company (Trivium) with your feedback and they will send you a "Free From Stress" DVD as a thank you. The DVD offers 35 test taking strategies to calm your nerves and guide you to a successful exam day. This exam prep book is divided into seven chapters, with six units / subjects examined in depth which also include "Key Terms To Review" and "Section Overview" pages. Chapter 7 offers a practice test of 150 quesetions and includes an answer key. This book also offers a list of reference materials for each topic covered as well as "Exclusive Test Tips".

Breakdown of this exam prep book by section:

Section 1: Business Management and Strategy -- Covers important vocabulary terms to know; legal matters such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act/ADA, Age Discrimination Act, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination, Immigration Reform & Control, Fair Labor Standards Act. Discusses ethics, affirmative action, sexual harrassment. Explores HR metrics (formulas re: costs, absences, turnover rate of personnel, etc). Each unit ends on helpful "Main Ideas To Remember" bullet points.

Section 2: Workforce Planning and Employment

Section 3: Job Compensation and Benefits -- taxes, health benefits, sick leave, recognition programs, professional development for personnel, etc.

Section 4: Training and Development of Personnel

Section 5: Employee Labor and Relations -- labor laws, workplace safety (OSHA regulations), notification of layoffs, absences from work due to military service, employing government contractors. Also reviews Taft-Hartley Act, National Labor Relations Act, labor unions, dispute resolution / disciplinary actions

Section 6: Risk Management -- various ways to develop a safe workplace for employees (physical or emotional hazards to avoid), workplace monitoring / general office security for not only physical security but also of personnel data online, discusses possible scenarios / solutions if operations are affected by natural disaster or violent attacks on property.

FTC Disclaimer: Trivium kindly provided me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions above are entirely my own.

[Danielle Urban · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Trivium PHR Study Guide 2017 is a recommended tool for those wanting to pass their professional human resources examination test. I love the easy to follow layout. There were detailed answers and explanations. A lot was covered for this particular exam. I only wished they had more content over each section. Other than that, there was enough here to make anyone feel confident in taking their exam. Overall, a great test booklet.