My Favorite Web Pages For The PHR/SPHR/SHRM Exams.

If you are like me, then you probably use a variety of resources when studying for an exam. I have listed below great resources for passing the PHR exam;

a. PHR/SPHR Study Guide by Sanda Reed and Anne Bogardus (get the latest edition, US HR laws can change)



b. David Siler's PHR/SPHR study guide audio book (you can get this free on audible.com if you are signing up for the first time)



c. Relevant Youtube videos (check my blog post - Youtube Videos Relevant To The PHR/SPHR Exam

d. PHR/SPHR Practice Questions.



However, I was not satisfied with textbook knowledge and was concerned about changes that may have occurred in HR laws after the publication date of the textbooks. I reviewed government websites that enforced labor laws majorly because I knew the information on these websites will be up-to-date.
It is essential/imperative/crucial that your knowledge of HR is up-to-date when taking your exam!

I have compiled a list of relevant web links below for your use. Use these links to study relevant HR laws, practices and procedures. Go a step further and painstakingly memorize the key provisions of the laws as well; remember, it is better to over-study than under-study!

A good tip is to study as though you will be teaching someone else what you just learnt; it has helped me a great deal!
Also, if you have limited study-time, read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Page of the websites and you should be fine :)

 

Web Links Useful For The PHR/SPHR/SHRM Exams.

1. Summary of the Major Laws of the Department of Labor - You can find a whole lot of information on labor laws from the DOL website. Comb the website, read the FAQs and you can be sure that all information here is current.

2. Laws Affecting Higher Education HR Management

3. NLRB FAQs.

4. Labor Laws and Issues

5. University of Richmond Human Resources - Pay Grades - The salary structure on this page will help you understand, Minimum, Midpoint and Maximum pay ranges. Good for HR professionals that have not had experience with payroll and salary structures.

6. Study.com: List of Free Online Human Resources (HR) Courses and Classes - There are a range of free HR classes to take here, pick the courses that are relevant to your needs, MIT has free HR courses as well, you can find all the details from these link.

7. About401k.com , 401khelpcenter.com , 401k.fidelity.com - For All Things on Pension and 401(k) .

8. Fact Sheet #53 – The Health Care Industry and Hours Worked - Its important to know what compensable time is; from trainings to meal breaks, you will find explanations here.

9. Quizlet From PHR Concepts - Concise explanation of Key Terms and Concepts for the PHR.

10. Fact Sheet #54 – The Health Care Industry and Calculating Overtime Pay - Remember that for purposes of calculating overtime pay, the FLSA provides that non-discretionary bonuses must be included in the regular rate of pay. This Fact Sheet from the Wage and Hour Division gives an in-depth explanation.

Please use these links, you will find them helpful!
I wish you success!