SHRM® Society for Human Resource Management : complete study guide SHRM-CP Exam and SHRM-SCP exam / Sandra M. Reed.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reed, Sandra M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Personnel management--Examinations--Study guides.

Personnel management.

Personnel management--Examinations, questions, etc.

Personnel departments--Employees--Certification.

Personnel departments.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (529 pages)

Edition:

1st edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2022]

Summary:

Advance your current career or start a new one by obtaining the industry-leading SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest professional association for Human Resources practitioners. Its certifications, while challenging to obtain, open enormous opportunities in the HR field and prove your competence and expertise in the profession. In SHRM Society for Human Resource Management Complete Study Guide: SHRM-CP Exam and SHRM-SCP Exam, veteran HR consultant Sandra M. Reed delivers a comprehensive roadmap to achieving the premier certification for global human resource professionals. You'll get access to Sybex's comprehensive study package, including an assessment test, chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms. Discover hands-on, practical exercises that prepare you for real-world HR interviews and jobs as you master the technical, leadership, and business competencies you'll need to succeed on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Exams and in your new HR career. This book also provides: Fully updated information for the latest SHRM Certified Professional and Senior Certified Professional exams Opportunities for new career transitions or advancement with a highly sought-after professional certification Access to Sybex online study tools, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms Perfect for HR leaders who wish to pursue the SHRM Senior Certified Professional or SHRM Certified Professional designations, this study guide also teaches the skills required by anyone seeking to transition into an HR-related role. It offers intuitive and easy-to-follow organization and comprehensive domain coverage ideal for experienced and novice professionals alike.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Contents at a Glance

Contents

Introduction

How This Book Is Organized

SHRM CP Assessment Test

Part 1 Preparing for the Exams

Chapter 1 The Basics of SHRM Certification

Exam Notables

Exam Overview

Exam Eligibility

Exam Basics

The SHRM Exam Objectives

Breaking Down the BoCK

The Value of HR Certification

Summary

Key Terms

Exam Essentials

Chapter 2 Preparing for the Exam

Study Plans

Group vs. Self-Study

Using Exam Weights

Practice Exams

Exam-Taking Strategies

Understand the Stem

Guess When Necessary

Exam Day Basics

Mental Mechanisms

Mindset

Confidence Building

Part 2 Understanding Human Resource Competencies

Chapter 3 The Dynamic Environment of Human Resource Management

An Evolving Landscape

Strategic Alignment

Global Operations

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Management

Regulatory Environment

Measuring Results

Corporate Social Responsibility

HR Demographics

A Day in the Life of HR

HR Professional Development

Landing Your First Job in HR

Managing Burnout

Chapter 4 The Business Competency Cluster

Business Competencies

Business Acumen

Business and Competitive Awareness

Financial Analysis

Consultation

Evaluating Business Challenges

Designing and Implementing HR Solutions

Critical Evaluation

Data Advocate

Data Gathering and Analysis

Part 3 The People Knowledge Domain

Chapter 5 Strategic Human Resource Management

The SHRM Exam Objectives.

Strategic Business Management

Systems Theory

Systems Thinking

Strategic Planning

Strategic Analysis

The Strategic Planning Process

Strategy Formulation

Strategy Implementation and Evaluation

Project Management

SHRM SCP Only

Becoming Strategic Business Partners

Engaging Leaders

Evaluating HR Activities

Review Questions

Chapter 6 Talent Acquisition

Aligning Strategy

Mergers and Acquisitions

Joint Ventures

Strategic Alliance

Divestitures and Downturns

Talent Planning

The Employer Brand

Employee Value Proposition

Job Analysis and Descriptions

Recruiting

Recruiting Methods

Selection

Employment Interviews

Assessment Centers

Job Offers

Education, Certification, and Licensing

Negotiation Techniques

Acculturation, Socialization, Orientation, and Onboarding

Workforce Analytics

Chapter 7 Employee Engagement and Retention

Employee Engagement

Organizational Behavior

Job Attitudes

Organizational Commitment

Job Characteristics

The Role of Culture

Assessing Engagement

Positive Engagement Strategies

Engaging a Remote Workforce

Human Resources and the Employee Life Cycle

Performance Management Systems

Performance Standards

Evaluating Performance

Appraisals

Positive Feedback Systems

Evaluating Performance Management Systems

Chapter 8 Learning and Development

The Learning and Development System

Social Innovation through Learning and Development

Knowledge Management.

Learning Management Systems

Career Development

L&amp

D Intervention Strategies

Needs Analysis

Training Interventions and Delivery

Instructional Design

Developmental Interventions

Leadership Development

Chapter 9 Total Rewards

Strategic Total Rewards

Building Pay Structures

Job Evaluation

Collecting Compensation Data

Data Collection Methods

Pay Practices

Labor Law Compliance

Benefits

Compensation Metrics

Part 4 The Workplace Knowledge Domain

Chapter 10 HR in the Global Context

Defining Global Strategy

Multinational Enterprises

Structuring an MNE

HR and Due Diligence

Global Staffing

Managing Expatriates

Chapter 11 Diversity and Inclusion

Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A Strategic Focus

An Operational Focus

Demographic Barriers to Success

Workplace Accommodations

Competency and Knowledge Alignment

Operating in a Diverse Workplace

Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion

Chapter 12 Risk Management

Types of Risk

Workplace Safety and Health

Security Risks

Enterprise Risk Management

The Risk Management Process

Risk Management Techniques

Written Risk Management Plans

Review Questions.

Chapter 13 Corporate Social Responsibility

Defining Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Corporate Shared Value

Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Citizenship

Corporation vs. Corporate

Sustainable Business Practices

A Global Approach

The Role of Human Resources

Business Strategy

Talent Acquisition

Risk Management

Total Rewards

Learning and Development

Chapter 14 U.S. Employment Laws and Regulations

The Regulatory Environment

Laws Enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Americans with Disabilities Act

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

Laws Enforced/Administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Occupational Safety and Health Act

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Whistleblower Protection

Laws Administered by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

Federal Employees' Compensation Act

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Laws Administered by the National Labor Relations Board and the Office of Labor-Management Standards

National Labor Relations Act

Labor Management Relations Act

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act

Laws Administered by the Wage and Hour Division

Davis-Bacon Act

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Fair Labor Standards Act

Family and Medical Leave Act

Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act

Laws Administered by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

Federal Mine Safety and Health Act

The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act

Laws Administered by the Employee Benefits Security Administration.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Laws Administered by the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Justice

H2A Temporary Agricultural Workers

Immigration and Nationality Act

Miscellaneous Laws and Concepts

Drug Free Workplace Act

Garnishment of Wages

Harassment

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

LGBTQ Sex-Based Discrimination

Retaliation

Sexual Harassment

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

Retention of Documents

SHRM-SCP Only

Part 5 The Organization Knowledge Domain

Chapter 15 Structure of the HR Function

Human Resources as a Core Competency

HR's Job

Integrating Human Resources

Human Resource Service Models

Centralized/Decentralized HR Structures

Outsourcing

Measuring Human Resource Contributions

Delivering Messages

Exchanging Organizational Information

Listening

Networking

Relationship Building

Chapter 16 Organizational Effectiveness and Development

Organizational Effectiveness and Development Defined

People Interventions

Individual Behaviors

Group and Team Dynamics

Process Interventions

International Organization for Standardization

Structural Interventions

Customer or Product

Functional

Geographic

Matrix

Managing Change

Teamwork

Conflict Management

Chapter 17 Workforce Management

Integrating Workforce Management.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

Other Format:

Print version: Reed, Sandra M. SHRM Society for Human Resource Management Complete Study Guide

ISBN:

9781119805502

1119805503

9781119805496

111980549X

OCLC:

1289796516