{"product_id":"phr-and-sphr-professional-in-human-resources-certification-complete-review-guide-2018-exams-paperback-softback-9781119426684","title":"PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Review Guide; 2018 Exams (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119426684","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Review Guide\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e2018 Exams\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames J. Galluzzo, III (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119426684, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 October 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential review for the PHR\/SPHR exams, aligned with the updated HRBoK™\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePHR\/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Review Guide\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganized 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 \u003ci\u003eA Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge™ (HRBoK™)\u003c\/i\u003e, 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHR 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I PHR\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Business Management 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Knowledge 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMission, Vision, and Values 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Organizational Structures 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislative and Regulatory Processes 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical and Professional Standards 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate Governance and Compliance 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Elements 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProducts, Competition, and Culture 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology to Support HR Activities 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative and Quantitative Methods and Tools 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Skills and Strategies 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Management Theory, Methods, and Application 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncertainty and Unclear Situations 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Management Techniques 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess the General Business Environment 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicate Values 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Analysis and Organizational Strategy 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Talent Planning and Acquisition (PHR\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Only) 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Knowledge 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalent Planning Activities and Concepts 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring Talent 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetaining Talent 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating and Onboarding Talent 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Effectiveness of Talent Planning and Acquisition 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal Laws and Organizational Policies 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSourcing Methods and Techniques 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalent Acquisition Life Cycle 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Learning and Development (PHR\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Only) 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Knowledge 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaws and Regulations 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning and Development Theory 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployee Retention Concepts and Applications 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide Consultation 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplement and Evaluate Career Development and Training Programs 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContribute to Succession Planning 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Total Rewards (PHR\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Only) 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Knowledge 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompliance 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlans and Policies 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring Compliance 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping and Implementing Benefits Programs 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication and Workforce Training 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Payroll Information 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Employee and Labor Relations 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Knowledge 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Practices, Laws, and Procedures 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate Culture 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe and Secure Workplace 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal Requirements 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFostering and Cultivating Strong Employee Relations 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing and Supporting Workplace Risk Management Programs 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Labor Relations 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II SPHR\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Leadership and Strategy 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Knowledge 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMission, Vision, and Values 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Planning Process 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Elements of an Organization 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools for Measuring, Evaluating, and Analysis 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment of a Strategic Plan 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring and Evaluating Outcomes 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Talent Planning and Acquisition (SPHR\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Only) 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Knowledge 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection and Retention 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDue Diligence and Assessments 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate and Forecast Organizational Needs 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecruitment Strategies 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for Engagement and Cultural Integration 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Learning and Development (SPHR\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Only) 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Knowledge 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Program Design and Development 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining and Facilitation Techniques 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop and Evaluate Training Strategies 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccession Planning 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployee Retention Strategies and Practices 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Total Rewards (SPHR\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Only) 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Knowledge 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompensation Strategies and Philosophy 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefit Program Strategies 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting a Needs Assessment 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyze and Evaluate Compensation Strategies 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyze and Evaluate Benefit Strategies 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Employee Relations and Engagement 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Knowledge 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployee Relations 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for a Safe and Secure Workplace 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 266\u003c\/p\u003e 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