Phr®/sphr®: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide 2nd Edition

Completely Revised and Enhanced for the New 2007 Exams

Validate your experience and skills as an HR professional with the industry–standard PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certifications from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). This comprehensive new edition of the top–selling PHR/SPHR Study Guide provides you expert preparation and review for these challenging exams.

Practical and comprehensive coverage on labor relations, workforce planning, compensation, OSHA regulations, and more

Full coverage of all test specifications in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you′re getting the instruction you need for the exams

Real–world scenarios that put what you′ve learned in the context of actual job roles

Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

Exam Essentials, a key feature that identifies critical areas you must master before taking the exam

A handy tear card that maps every test specification to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep

NOTE: This study guide and/or materials are not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated in any way with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). PHR, SPHR, GPHR, and HRCI are trademarks or registered marks of HRCI. SHRM is a registered mark of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Featured on the CD

SYBEX TEST ENGINE:
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and four bonus exams two for PHR and two for SPHR.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS:
Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.

Also on CD, you′ll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

Anne M. Bogardus, SPHR, began her human resources career in compensation at a public multinational corporation, Castle & Cooke, owner of the Dole food brand, and later at First Nationwide Bank. Currently she is founder and principal of S.T.A.R. HR in northern California, which specializes in building human resource functions that serve strategic business needs. Her practice includes small– to medium–sized businesses in a wide range of industries including biotechnology, mortgage lending, high technology, public relations, retail, nonprofit, and construction. Ms. Bogardus is also the author of an introductory book for non–HR business professionals, Human Resource Jumpstart , also published by Sybex.

Technical Editor Cynthia Edwards, SPHR, is a human resources generalist with more than 20 years of experience in the high–tech, finance, and healthcare industries.