The local county’s workforce has been decimated in recent months because the pension plan is changing and folks wanted to get their higher level calculation before the changes cut that formula. The result, however, has been that a great deal of organizational intelligence walked out the door. The senior staff are suggesting you hire back some of the key personnel as temporary workers until you are able to get replacements trained. Is that a good idea?

Workforce Planning and Employment covers a wide swath of knowledge and responsibility. There are many laws that impact this area of expertise and a great deal of experience-based talent to be developed. It takes some time for HR professionals to acquire the skills needed to implement what they may know about this portion of the PHR and SPHR requirements. From sexual harassment to job descriptions, from illegal employment discrimination to leaves of absence and hiring practices, HR professionals have extensive responsibilities and knowledge requirements." Don’t forget that this functional area... Show more

Workforce Planning and Employment covers a wide swath of knowledge and responsibility. There are many laws that impact this area of expertise and a great deal of experience-based talent to be developed. It takes some time for HR professionals to acquire the skills needed to implement what they may know about this portion of the PHR and SPHR requirements. From sexual harassment to job descriptions, from illegal employment discrimination to leaves of absence and hiring practices, HR professionals have extensive responsibilities and knowledge requirements." Don’t forget that this functional area makes up from 17 to 24 percent of the exam depending on the test you will be taking. More emphasis is placed on this area in the PHR exam than in the SPHR exam.

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