Chapter 1. The HR Profession and the PHR Exam

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This chapter contains information that will enable you to deepen your understanding of the human resources (HR) profession and the value of professional certification, as well as understand the rich history of its flagship professional association. This chapter will also present multiple certification options, which may, for some readers, mean not taking the PHR exam at this time.

As you work your way through this chapter, you’ll notice that it doesn’t include specific knowledge-based or skill-based content that will be on the PHR exam; however, the information that it does contain will be important to you as you prepare to embark on your journey toward certification as a PHR. We look ...

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