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HR’s latest disruptive trend: Goodbye, college degrees; hello, certifications

HRExecutive

Instead of college degrees appearing on resumes, increasingly, job applicants are listing professional and training certifications and even digital badges. HR leaders, unfortunately, do not have a trade group or governing body to turn to that evaluates the quality of all certifications and alternative credentials, compared to the U.S.

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Breaking Barriers: A Broker’s Role in Supporting Women-Owned Businesses

Extensis

To streamline PEO services, ExtensisHR is equipped with a fully-staffed customer service team, a dedicated SHRM-certified HR manager, and an on-demand knowledge base to give business leaders tailored solutions and immediate answers to their most pressing questions.

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Human Resources Certifications: Essential, Low-Cost Study Materials

Heyyy HR!

Human Resources Certifications can be an expensive goal to achieve. Personally, I feel the cost is expensive because earning your Human Resources certification is commonly seen as a significant career milestone. The first time I took the human resources certification exam, I failed by 10 points. Find more information here.

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SHRM Certification: Why Should #HR Pros Pay Attention

HR Bartender

Since then, SHRM has developed a certification that aligns with the competency model. In my role as a SHRM special expertise panel member and as one of the initial item writers for the SHRM certification exam, I had the opportunity to hear an update about the certification program during this year’s SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas.

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Are HR consultant jobs a good idea? [Reader Question]

UpstartHR

I have my degree and want to take the certification exam when I can. What I love: 1) Work in a variety of industries, which can greatly expand your knowledge base. Today’s question is about HR consultant jobs and whether they are a good career move for someone who is trying to break into HR. . Good News and Bad News.

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Understanding the Certification Institute (CI) Designation: What It Means for Customers and Broker Partners

Extensis

Luckily, Certification Institute (CI) certification can help business leaders and brokers identify PEO partners with proven track records and a commitment to helping their customers stay safe, compliant, and supported. That’s where Certification Institute (CI) certification comes in. What is CI certification?

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Level Up Your Talent Acquisition: 20 Cloud Recruitment Software Worth Your Investment

Peoplebox

The platform includes location-based hiring features and automated screening based on availability and certifications. Request samples of how the system helps maintain regulatory requirements. Ask about data storage locations, encryption methods, and breach notification procedures.