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Section 1
Interpret business context and industry practices
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Preview: 1. Business Management (20%)
Preview includes- 4 of 5 lesson topics
- 1 overview segment
- 3 core concepts
- 2 exam tips
Lesson Topics
- Business environment and competitive forces
- Organizational mission, structure, and operating model
- Workforce implications of business strategy
- Industry and labor-market trends
Overview
PHR-level HR work begins with understanding what the organization is trying to accomplish and how external conditions affect workforce needs.
Core Concepts
- Connect business plans, market conditions, customers, technology, demographics, and competition to HR implications.
- Understand how organizational structure, culture, products, services, and business processes affect HR priorities.
- Use scenario planning when future conditions are uncertain rather than treating one forecast as guaranteed.
Exam Tips
- Ask what business problem HR is supporting before choosing an HR tool.
- When facts are incomplete, gather relevant business and workforce data before making a broad change.
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Section 2
Reinforce organizational values, ethics, and behavior
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Section 3
Build cross-functional relationships to influence decisions
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Section 4
Recommend and implement practices that mitigate HR risk
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Section 5
Use HR data and analytics to recommend organizational strategy
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Section 6
Apply federal hiring laws and organizational selection policies
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Section 7
Develop and implement sourcing methods
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Section 8
Execute the talent acquisition lifecycle
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Section 9
Consult on professional growth and development
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Section 10
Implement and evaluate career development and training programs
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Section 11
Support succession planning with relevant workforce data
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Section 12
Manage compensation information and support payroll resolution
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Section 13
Implement and communicate non-cash rewards
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Section 14
Implement employee benefit programs
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Section 15
Administer federally compliant compensation and benefits
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Section 16
Analyze employee lifecycle effectiveness and recommend improvements
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Section 17
Collect, analyze, and communicate employee engagement data
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Section 18
Assess organizational culture and recommend improvements
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Section 19
Support outreach, diversity, and inclusion programs
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Section 20
Support workplace health, safety, security, and privacy programs
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Section 21
Promote and consistently apply organizational policies and procedures
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Section 22
Manage employee complaints and workplace concerns
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Section 23
Support positive employee and labor relations under federal law
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Section 24
Consult with management on performance management
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Section 25
Support corrective action, separations, and employment decisions while managing legal risk
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