1. GET RECERTIFIED. 2011 RECERTIFICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW Presenter: Stephanie Runyan, PHR Title: Recertification Supervisor Company: HR Certification Institute Note: There is no recertification credit awarded for attending this presentation.

2. GET RECERTIFIED.. TODAY’S GOALS [What You Will Learn] Reasons to recertify Exam content (bodies of knowledge) How to calculate recertification credits What are specified hours How to use your online recertification file Other recertification resources

3. GET RECERTIFIED.. Reasons to Recertify Compulsory to retain use of HR credentials Getting certified was not easy Validates your HR experience and continuous learning Shows commitment to HR profession and continued mastery of the field PHR/SPHR/GPHR certifications are increasingly used as a hiring preference for many organizations

4. GET RECERTIFIED.. Planning Your Recertification [Tips for Recertification Planning] Know your recertification end date Recertification begins as soon as you become certified Assesses growth potential Determine areas where you want to focus efforts Refer to score report Keep in mind the specified credits hours Refer to the exam content (BOK) to answer, “Will this add to my HR knowledge?”

5. GET RECERTIFIED.. PHR ® BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

6. GET RECERTIFIED.. SPHR ® BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

7. GET RECERTIFIED.. GPHR ® BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

8. GET RECERTIFIED.. CALIFORNIA BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

9. GET RECERTIFIED.. CALCULATING RECERTIFICATION CREDITS [Tips on Calculating Credits] Ensure topic is HR-related Round recertification credits to nearest quarter hour Determine full length of activity Subtract non-education contact time

10. GET RECERTIFIED.. CALCULATING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS [CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS = CEU] 1 CEU = 10 recertification credit hours 1CLE = 1 recertification credit hour CEURecertification Credit Hours 1 semester course at an accredited college and university 15 recertification credit hours 1 quarter course at an accredited college and university 12 recertification credit hours 1 audited college course10 recertification credit hours 1 full day seminar (typically) 10 recertification credit hours

11. GET RECERTIFIED.. RECERTIFICATION OPTIONS [60 recertification credit hours are required every three years] Recertification CategoriesRecertification Credit Hours Continuing EducationNo max Instruction20 hours max On-the-Job Experience20 hours max Research/Publishing20 hours max Leadership10 hours max Professional Membership10 hours max OR you may take the exam again (at current certification level–before your certification cycle ends).

12. GET RECERTIFIED.. EXAMPLES FOR EACH RECERTIFICATION CATEGORY [CONTINUING EDUCATION] [INSTRUCTION] [ON-THE-JOB PROJECTS] Concurrent sessions (conference) Seminars and workshops College and university HR courses Webcasts and e-learning Presentation of a HR related subject Instructor of an HR course Presenter at a conference session Research and design a new benefit plan Research, design and implement a diversity program

13. GET RECERTIFIED.. EXAMPLES FOR EACH RECERTIFICATION CATEGORY [RESEARCH/PUBLISHING] [LEADERSHIP] [PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP] Articles published in journal or periodical solely written by the certificant Co-authored or edited work Use your HR expertise to further a volunteer organization’s mission Chairing a committee Mentoring Holding a board position Being a member of a national/international HR- related professional association

14. GET RECERTIFIED.. SPECIFIED CREDIT HOURS [SPHR ® ] 15 Strategic Business Management recertification credit hours 45 General recertification credit hours [GPHR ® ] 30 International recertification credit hours 30 General recertification credit hours [CALIFORNIA] 15 California-specific recertification credit hours 45 General recertification credit hours

15. GET RECERTIFIED.. STRATEGIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT [DEFINITION] Tie to the Strategic Business Management section in the body of knowledge Falls OUTSIDE traditional HR disciplines Required HR professional to learn about or partner with other functional areas of the organization

16. GET RECERTIFIED.. DETERMINING STRATEGIC CREDIT [QUESTIONS TO HELP DETERMINE STRATEGIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CREDIT] Did the activity help to advance the mission of your organization? Did the activity impact the organization’s bottom line? Was the activity grass-roots or legislative in nature? Did the activity help influence a major organizational change?

17. GET RECERTIFIED.. INTERNATIONAL HR [DEFINED]  Recertification credits which are specific to global/international practices  Tie to the International HR component of the GPHR Body of Knowledge  Strategic HR Management  Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility  Global Compensation and Benefits  Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Development  Workforce Relations and Risk Management

18. GET RECERTIFIED.. CALIFORNIA SPECIFIED CREDITS [DEFINED]  Recertification credits which are specific to California HR practices  Tie to the knowledge of California laws and practices  Compensation and Benefits  Employee and Labor Relations  Leaves of Absence and Workers’ Compensation  Health, Safety and Security

19. GET RECERTIFIED.. RECERTIFICATION FOR MULTIPLE CREDENTIALS Synchronize certification cycle with the first certification obtained (with prorated credit- hour requirements to accomplish this). MULTIPLE CREDENTIAL CYCLE SAMPLE 1 st credential obtainedSPHR Recertification cycle (example)06/30/07–06/30/10 2 nd credential obtainedGPHR Recertification cycle (example)06/30/08–06/30/10 Recertification credit hours requirement 25 (General); 15 (Strategic); 20 (International) Recertification fees: First certification: US$100 Additional certification: US$25 (unless certification was acquired during the last 6 months of original certification) $

20. GET RECERTIFIED.. DOCUMENTING RECERTIFICATION CREDIT HOURS [Online Profile]  Update your contact information (as needed)  Report recertification activities as they occur  Keep documentation of activities you participate in  Apply for online recertification after 60 recertification credit hours are acquired [Paper Application]  Download, print and mail OR fax to HR Certification Institute [Other Pointers]  Track your activities online  Maintain required documentation  Document your participation in credit-earning professional activities  “My Online Profile”  Enter recertification activities as you complete them  Save the program ID number

21. GET RECERTIFIED.. LATE SUBMISSION POLICY TimeRecertification Fee Additional FeeTotal Fees On/before certification cycle end date US$100N/AUS$100 1–6 months after certification cycle end date US$100 US$25US$125 7–12 months after certification cycle end date US$100 US$50 US$150 >12months after certification cycle end date, certification lapses. Pay full exam fees.

22. GET RECERTIFIED.. SOURCES FOR YOUR RECERT QUESTIONS [Numerous sources to answer your recertification questions] Recertification conference calls and presentations Archived recertification webcasts Virtual recertification chat/ Virtual strategic business management chat Recertification tips emails/ Quarterly certified mail Call or email recertification questions Go to our website at www.hrci.org  Recertification handbook???  Recertification presentation???  Strategic business management pointers  Get recertified the low-cost way flier  Searchable directory of pre-approved activities (Events do not have to be pre-approved to be accepted for recertification credits)  Recertification Blog Visit our Facebook page and LinkedIn groups to connect with other certified HR professionals and find out how they are recertifying

23. GET RECERTIFIED.. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS [If I submit my application well before my recertification due date, will my recertification cycle change?] No, you will retain your original cycle dates. You may not “roll over” credit earned prior to your next cycle. [I have been submitting recertification activities online for several months. Every time I go in to review, they reflect the pending status. When will they be reviewed?] Recertification applications are not reviewed until you have documented and submitted 60 recertification credit hours along with the payment. [Do programs have to be pre-approved by the HR Certification Institute to earn recertification credits?] We award recertification credits for all HR-related educational events, whether the program has been pre-approved. The benefit of pre- approved programs provides certificants a guarantee on the number of and specific recertification credits earned. [Is it correct that I do not need to submit an supporting documentation to the application, I just need to list the educational seminars I have attended?] Yes. It is not necessary to submit supporting documentation. Please retain documentation for your records. The Institute randomly audits recertification applications, at which, documentation is needed.

24. GET RECERTIFIED.. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS [My certification cycle expired on June 30, 2010. Can I submit my recertification application as late as June 29? I’m planning to attend the SHRM Annual Conference and expect to need the credits from that event to reach the 60 recertification credit hours?] You have until the end of your recertification cycle to submit your application. There is a 30-day grace period (to July 31, 2010) to submit your application. However, all activities must have been completed within your certification cycle. [What happens if the HR Certification Institute does not accept an activity for recertification credits?] Should the reviewer have questions regarding your recertification application, we will allow you to provide clarification of your submission or submit other activities (that occur within your certification cycle) for consideration.

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