HRCI update

Clarifying International Certifications: the PHRi and SPHRi From HRCI

HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) continues to field questions about its recent announcement of earning National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation for its two international certifications: the Professional in Human Resources – International™ (PHRi™) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources – International™ (SPHRi™).

HR Professionals Navigating Paradox

The Hidden Dark Side of Employee Referral Bonus Programs

Organizations use employee referral bonus programs to help recruit top talent, motivating referring employees with the opportunity to earn extra cash or other rewards for helping to land a new hire. But how does an employee referral bonus program impact a potential new hire? New research suggests that potential new hires can be "turned off" when learning there is a "bounty" on their head.

HRCI update

10 Hot Summer Blogs for HR Professionals

We listen to HR experts, blog on how HR can lead business and you, as part of the dedicated HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) community, have continued to support the profession by continuing to spend time with our posts. Thank you!

Mining Talent for Strategic HR

Mining Talent Data for Strategic HR Clout

In a hypercompetitive market for knowledge workers, CEOs are looking to HR for strategic, data-driven solutions around talent challenges. Talent is critical to the execution of strategy, talent investments continue to rise, and human resource professionals face increased pressure from CEOs to make talent investments pay off.

Barriers to Digital Transformation

10 Barriers to Digital Transformation From HR's Bird's-Eye View

Imagine you just landed on Earth, transported from the 1990s, and you’re handed an iPhone, now 10 years old, for the first time in your life. You’d probably have a hard time understanding how the metal and glass rectangle might be of use. This is not unlike the digital transformation challenges that companies are faced with today.

HRCI update

HRCI Celebrates Accreditation of All Credentials With Scholarship Giveaway

HR Certification Institute (HRCI) is celebrating a major milestone. With the recent accreditation of the Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™) by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), all seven HRCI certifications are now recognized as meeting the rigorous NCCA standards.

Crossing Lines Strategic Talent Management

Crossing Swim Lanes for More Strategic Talent Management

"Stay in your swim lane." It’s a phrase most of us have heard in the workplace, at one time or another. But for human resource management professionals, line managers and the C-suite, this is the wrong advice for creating sustainable talent management advantages.

HR Roles Become More Complex

15 Must Read HRCI Blogs in HR Leads Business

Here are the top 15 most popular HR Leads Business blogs of early 2017, published by HR Certification Institute (HRCI). The rankings are based on blogs receiving the most page views during the first five months of 2017.

Employers Embrace Summer Fridays

More Employers Embrace Summer Fridays

Summer hours during Fridays are here for many employees, a trend that is growing based on a new Gartner survey. Data from the CEB Global Talent Monitor (CEB is now Gartner), 42 percent of organizations will offer their employees "Summer Fridays" in 2017, up 20 percent from similar benefits in 2015.

Make HR a Priority

Uber: A Case for Making HR a Priority ̶ From Day One

I’ve worked at a couple of fast-growing startups in my career and I can tell you, firsthand, that human resource management, other than a priority on recruiting top talent, is often an overlooked priority. That is, until something goes wrong and the company is suddenly in legal hot water.

HRCI update

HRCI Announces Reinstatement Program, SPHRi Exam Changes for 2018 and Accreditation of International Credentials

HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) made three important announcements at the recent SHRM 2017 Annual Conference & Exposition held in New Orleans. HRCI announced a new reinstatement program for qualifying HR professionals, changes to the 2018 SPHRi Exam Content Outline, and accreditation of its international credentials.

Military to Civilian HR

A Memorial Day Salute to Service Members and Companies That Hire Veterans

Memorial Day weekend is the time we put aside to honor all who have died while serving in the armed forces, along with family and friends who have sacrificed their loved ones for the greater good. HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) would also like to take a moment to thank all the companies and HR teams that honor and understand the value that veterans bring to the workplace.

Reinvent Your Onboarding Process

Reinvent Your Onboarding Process

At Cirrus Logic, ranked eighth on the 2015 Great Place to Work® Best Medium Workplaces list, new hires are immersed in a culture camp called the School of Cirrus Rocks. At the camp, participants first learn about company values through storytelling. They then break into groups and create a story in the form of a song about working at the company. Later, they meet at a local bar with local musicians to perform their songs and get cheered on by their teams and supervisors.

Certification and Lifelong Learning

For College Graduates, Lifelong Learning Has Only Just Begun

ʼTis the season to celebrate graduates for their accomplishments. Ahead is some extra free time over the summer for rest and relaxation, but new alums should also use the months ahead to develop their professional development muscles.

HR Roles Become More Complex

Leading With Robotics, Algorithms and Human Resources

Human resource management is often at the center of tremendous workplace change, most recently driven by computer technology and other analytics-driven resources. Now, HR is faced with an even bigger challenge ― the blending of people resources with robotics ― as companies continue to seek better, faster and cheaper processes to meet customer needs.