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The Value of HR Certification: PHR or SHRM-CP?

CakeHR

If you are seeking a job in human resources, you will encounter job advertisements that specifically require not only a degree in HR, but also certification from a respected industry association. This certification proves that an HR candidate has taken the time to invest in his or her career.

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My Experience Attending Birkman Signature Certification

Birkman International

As the daughter of a long time Birkman employee, and a part time employee myself, I didn’t think I needed to attend Signature Certification. However, a few months ago, I attended Birkman Signature Certification and it changed my entire perspective on how I collaborate and connect with those around me My mother, Carol Buckner, has worked at Birkman for more than twenty years, and I had heard about the Birkman concepts all my life.

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The 71+ Biggest HR Tech Conferences to Attend in 2019

Digital HR Tech

So no pressure to attend every event during the three days. Price : $695 until February 1, then $895, certification only options also available. Founded by Sigmar Recruitment, this one day convention surely is a great option for Europe-based professionals who can’t afford spending too much money or time at an event. Just like the above one (happening at the same time), the event is located in the impressive venue of the Florida Hotel.

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SHRM Certification: You Can Get More Than 60

HR Bartender

To me, recertification is the most important part of the SHRM certification process because it reinforces a commitment to continuous learning about human resources competencies. For example, under advance your education, I might include: Attend one webinar program a month. The SHRM Certification team has made it very easy for us to keep track of PDCs with their app (FREE on iTunes and Android ). Getting and maintaining a certification isn’t easy.

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Offshore Outsourcing: A Framework for Growth During The Great Resignation

Speaker: Kate Lister, President of Global Workplace Analytics & Justin Pavsic, Founder & CEO of Staff Domain

This webinar will address how recruitment firms can integrate outsourcing effectively into their processes and culture and how to manage an equitable workplace in a hybrid environment where no two spaces look alike.

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Flexible Work Schedules: How to Support Even Super Short Shifts of Varying Lengths

SwipeClock

Improves attendance. A SHRM Poll on Telework in the Time of COVID-19 shows a myriad of benefits including reduced commute time and better work/life balance—without reducing workload. Flex time. Remote work may require core time and allow the rest to be flexible hours.

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9 Best Human Resources Management Certifications for 2022

Analytics in HR

Which are the best Human Resources Management certifications to upskill yourself? Contents 5 key considerations when choosing an HRM certification program Top Human Resources Management certifications 1. Human Resources Management Certificate Program — Cornell University 4.

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Are You Leveraging The Pro Certifications You Earned?

Babette Ten Haken - Human Capital & Industrial IoT

Remember all those pro certifications you earned during the past two years? Plus, with the hassle and expense of traveling to attend the course eliminated from decision-making , more of you decided to “go for it.”. The post Are You Leveraging The Pro Certifications You Earned?

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HRCI vs SHRM: Which certification is right for you?

Business Management Daily

to the untrained eye, human resource certifications look like alphabet soup. Earning certification involves study time, exam costs, and application fees. Thus, smart HR professionals think carefully before pursuing an HR certification program. HRCI certifications.

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The True ROI of Automating Time and Attendance

UKG

One of the most common reasons we hear for organizations being reluctant to update their time and attendance systems is a fear that an upgrade will be too expensive. Time and attendance is an area that’s especially ripe for errors. Less time-consuming tasks.

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How to Decide Which HR Certification Exam to Take – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

First, should I seek professional certification. I was going to take the SHRM-CP HR certification. It’s best to do your homework before investing time (and money) into the process. I reached out to Michelle Sparacino, vice president of certification services and operations at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM ). Michelle, first things first, why should a person consider HR certification? You guys know I’m very pro HR certification.

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Conference Attendance 301

China Gorman

In 2010 I wrote Conference Attendance 101 , a post on my blog, Data Point Tuesday. Attending HR conferences successfully – getting the most out of the experience – really has taken careful planning and tons of time management. They all provide re-certification credits from the HR certifiers of your choice and they promise you’ll learn everything you need to know (until the same time next year) to be successful HR leaders.

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6 Reasons to Attend the 2018 SHRM Talent Conference – #SHRMTalent

HR Bartender

I’m excited to be attending this year. I’ve had the opportunity to attend SHRM Talent for a few years now, so I thought I would share a few reasons that you might want to check this event out. But for people who have attended SHRM Annual with its 20,000+ attendees and said, “never again”, consider this event. If you’ve been trying to decide between going to a formal workshop and attending a conference, SHRM Talent allows you to do both.

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HRCI Recertification: 4 steps to maintaining your certification

Business Management Daily

You worked hard to pass a certification exam given by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Since HRCI recertification does take time, it pays to plan ahead. HRCI certification is valid for three years after initially passing the test.

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7 Best HR Certifications in 2021

Analytics in HR

HR certifications are a popular way of career advancement for HR professionals. Let’s have a look at 7 HR certifications and who they’re for to help you choose the right HR certification program for you! Contents Why get an HR certification? Why get an HR certification?

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The 71+ Biggest HR Tech Conferences to Attend in 2019

Digital HR Tech

So no pressure to attend every event during the three days. Price : $695 until February 1, then $895, certification only options also available. Founded by Sigmar Recruitment, this one day convention surely is a great option for Europe-based professionals who can’t afford spending too much money or time at an event. Just like the above one (happening at the same time), the event is located in the impressive venue of the Florida Hotel.

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The essential guide to FMLA certification

Business Management Daily

FMLA certification guidelines are absolutely essential for properly managing your workforce. For example, FMLA certification forms differ for taking time off for personal illness and taking military exigency leave. DOL has standard FMLA certification forms for both circumstances.

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The 20 Best HR Certification Courses For 2023

HR Tech Girl

HR certification and courses are helpful in any management position, not just the Human Resources department. In this article, I’ll explain the best online human resources certificate and courses available to support your department and give you additional tools to be a great manager.

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6 Reasons To Attend HR Tech User-Conferences

China Gorman

I am frequently invited to attend user conferences in the HR Tech space and I am becoming a huge fan of these events. There is something for everyone – from certification to skill building to inspiration to fun! The latest case in point was KronosWorks , the annual gathering of customers and prospects of Kronos , the heavyweight provider of tools and services to manage and engage an entire workforce with a focus on time/attendance management. ATTEND THESE SESSIONS!

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A Positive Way to Balance Work and Wellness

Center for Coaching

Finding a balance between work and rest can go a long way to ensuring you don’t end up burning out or feeling completely stressed all the time. Taking time for some self-care is both good for you and is good for your business too.

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6 reasons why you should attend Achievers Customer Experience 2015

Achievers

The best part is, by attending ACE you can earn 10.75 HRCI General recertification credits towards your PHR, SPHR, GPHR, or California certification! While we love our founding city, we thought this was the right time to bring ACE to one of the most desirable destinations in the country. The post 6 reasons why you should attend Achievers Customer Experience 2015 appeared first on The Employee Success Blog. by Rebecca Wetherbee.

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Workforce Optimization Best Practices for Blue Collar Employers in Labor-Driven Industries

UKG

Sick leave, vacation days, and other forms of paid time off. Time and attendance: Making a clear-eyed assessment of your workplace’s time and attendance data is at the core of any workforce optimization plan. Time and Attendance

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13 Best Leadership Certificates To Help You Become A Better Leader 2023

HR Tech Girl

For anyone looking to enhance their skills or take their career to the next level, a leadership certificate can help you develop your confidence and approach as a leader. Read on for the best leadership certificate programs. Benefits Of A Leadership Certificate.

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HR Conferences to Attend in 2019

Ongig

Which of these top HR conferences will you attend in 2019? Here’s a template you can use for a letter to leadership to justify attending any HR conference. Just fill-in the bracketed words with your specific conference details: Hello [Decision Maker], Re: Request to Attend [HR Conference]. I’d like to request your approval to attend [HR conference], [date] in [city]. Training/Certification Fee: $ XX.

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How Attendance Software Saves Time at Construction Sites

Mitrefinch

Managing a remote construction workforce without attendance software is not easy. They also must handle the day-to-day duties of creating work schedules to meet the needs of every project at every one of these sites, and then keep track of the hours worked, vacation time taken and overtime logged for each employee. Today, though, construction firms to can handle all of these tasks and more simply, securely and more efficiently than ever before, using Time and Attendance Software.

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How to Build a Coaching Certification Program

Namely

Not only will the leaders attending your learning and development programs thank you, but their direct reports will too. At Namely, we decided on the GROW coaching model and reinforced it during training and certification. Plan the Program With support from senior leadership, we required attendance in the program for all people leaders. Later that week, leaders attended a 2.5 Certify Them Attendance in the program didn’t equate to certification.

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New #SHRM Certification Raises More Questions Than It Answers (Update X 2)

True Faith HR

The big news from SHRM HQ on Monday was the announcement of the creation of a new certification program for HR professionals. What happens to current professionals who hold PHR/SPHR/GPHR certification? While SHRM CEO Hank Jackson states that a clear path for currently certified individuals to the new model is in the works, as someone who just spent considerable time recertifying, I''m curious as to what this path holds. certification #HRCI #SHRM

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What are the Benefits of Job Scheduling Software?

UKG

More and more employers are dealing with a mix of full-time employees, part-time employees, contingent workers, contract workers, and freelancers. Effective scheduling is more than just time management. Time and Attendance

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Post-Lockdown Business Recovery: Unify Human Resources Functions to Lower Costs 20%

ApplicantStack

Managers can’t be full-time overtime cops. It sends the manager an alert when an employee is approaching the end of their straight time hours for the week. The manager can take the necessary staffing actions to save the labor budget from time-and-a-half.

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What is Leave, Attendance and LOP data in Indian Payroll Processing?

Keka HR Blog

One of them is tracking leave and attendance of employees. While calculating the ‘net-salary’ of employees, the leave and attendance information plays a vital role. . Keeping track of leaves and attendance of employees is a daunting task. Payroll leave and attendance

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The Hidden Battle for SHRM and HRCI Recertification Credits

UpstartHR

But maybe that is going to change… Newsflash: if you get certified as an HR professional , you need recertification (or “recert”) credits to keep your certification (unless you want to take the test again every three years!) I finally came away with this conclusion: if you want to get business credits, you have to attend a session that has 0% HR content. However, I am now comfortable announcing that I will not be renewing my legacy certification.

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How to Get 45+ Free HRCI Credits for the PHR or SPHR

UpstartHR

You know I’m a fan of certification and the benefits it can bring to your career. But once that certification is done you have that teensy, minor detail of getting 60 credit hours in order to recertify every three years. Truth be told, many of us scramble at the last minute to get them in (or just to collect the information if we already attended enough events–goodness we can be so disorganized with our own professional development!)

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Retool Your Healthcare Workforce Practices: Schedules, Time Tracking, Leave, Hiring, Onboarding

SwipeClock

If an employee needs time off, qualified employees should know right away that there is a shift open. The best schedules consider employee preferences, required certifications/licenses, and compliance rules. Make it easy to reassign shifts when employees need time off.

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How Construction Companies Can Do HR Better

FingerCheck

Successful construction businesses have HR teams that understand and emphasize the importance of ensuring safety, monitoring federal and state payroll regulations, and maintaining both compliance records and training certifications. Tracking employee certifications and expiration dates.

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Ready to Take Your HR Skills to the Next Level? Get a People Operations Certification

Zenefits

The People Operations Certification program from Zenefits covers all aspects of HR — from recruiting to managing and hiring — so why not build your career? Our certification can help you stand out from the competition and demonstrate your expertise in the area.

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Is coaching your calling?

Center for Coaching

That’s when we found the perfect training and coaching company, the Center for Coaching Certification. There are also a lot of free webinars anyone can attend to know more and to learn about coaching.

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DOL Opinion: Using FMLA Leave to Attend Child’s Special Education Meetings

HRWatchdog

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an opinion letter confirming that parents may take time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to attend individualized education program (IEP) meetings for children receiving special education. The employer granted FMLA leave to take the children to medical appointments but denied leave to attend IEP meetings. As a result, employers may see an increase in the number of FMLA requests to attend these types of meetings.