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PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide: 2018 Exams

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The #1 book for the leading HR certifications, aligned with the updated HRBoK(TM)

PHR and SPHR certifications, offered by Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), have become the industry standard for determining competence in the field of human resources. Developed by working professionals, the PHR and SPHR credentials demonstrate that recipients are fully competent HR practitioners based on a standard set by workforce peers.

Offering insights into those areas of knowledge and practices specific and necessary to human resource management (HRM), this study guide covers tasks, processes, and strategies as detailed in the updated A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge(TM) (HRBoK(TM)). The study guide breaks down the critical HR topics that you need to understand as you prepare for the exams.

PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition, is the ideal resource for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience, as well as for a relative newcomer to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume. In this edition of the top-selling PHR/SPHR study guide, you'll find a practical review of all topics covered on the exams, as well as study tools designed to reinforce understanding of key functional areas. Strengthen the skills you learn with a year of FREE access to the Sybex online learning environment, complete with flash cards and practice quizzes to prepare you for exam day.

- Business Management and Strategy

- Workforce Planning and Employment

- Compensation and Benefits

- Human Resource Development and more

If you're preparing for these challenging exams, this is the trusted study guide that'll help you perform your best.

692 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2019

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June 25, 2023
Good riddance to this book, I’m over reading about employment law for a while!

Though I will say it did what it needed to do, it helped me pass my exam so I can go back to the fun books 🫡
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July 13, 2024
Read this strictly out of curiosity after seeing it at a thrift store and realizing I could get it for free with a ThriftBooks credit. Really the only thing this book did was validate my career decisions of my initials being the closest thing to "HR" about me.
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December 30, 2019
It's a textbook. This one had good information even if it was very technical.
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May 22, 2025
yay for wrapping up PHR - main and best book
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October 7, 2020
I passed my exam with this book. Soo good!
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