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PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation

 

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Module 1: Business Management and Strategy

  • Strategic role of HR in organizations
  • HR business management skills
  • Strategic Planning Process
  • Evaluating the internal/external environment
  • HR and the legislative and regulatory environment

Module 2: Workforce Planning and Employment

  • Employee rights, privacy and consumer protection legislation
  • Organizational staffing requirements
  • Job analysis and documentation
  • Recruitment, flexible staffing, selection and retention

Module 3: Human Resource Development

  • Organizational development initiatives
  • Adult learning and motivation; Training and development
  • Talent and performance management

Module 4: Compensation and Benefits

  • Compensation structure and systems
  • Benefit programs (Government mandated, deferred comp plans, health care and other non-statutory benefits)
  • Compensation and benefits legislation
  • Evaluating compensation and benefits programs

Module 5: Employee and Labor Relations

  • Employee and labor relations legislation
  • Union organizing and collective bargaining
  • Unfair labor practices
  • Discipline and complaint resolution

Module 6: Risk Management

  • Organizational Risk
  • Workplace safety, health, security and privacy
  • Risk management legislation

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