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Career paths to follow in HR

Are you considering a career in Human Resources? Asking yourself questions: Why work in HR? How to get into HR? What does an HR career path look like? HR is an important role in any company. It can be a rewarding career for anyone who wants to contribute to a company’s success, since people – human resources – are among the most valuable assets of any company.

If you’re a driven, organized individual interested in helping businesses reach their goals and employees reach their potential, Human Resources may be right for you. An HR generalist’s education is broad based, learning a wide variety of human resources theory and practice. These include hiring, training and retention, and policy development. An HR specialist may choose from a variety of specialties like employee relations, payroll, benefits and compensation, or leadership training. Whether you are thinking about a career as an HR generalist or an HR specialist, HR Education Network has tools that will help you succeed as an HR professional. Visit our catalog and browse through the wide selection of online courses we offer.

Why HR jobs are important

You may ask, “Why work in HR?” The answer is simple: HR professionals focus on a company’s most important resource – its employees. Without good employees, no business can succeed. HR professionals concern themselves with things like hiring strategically and providing training, so management and employees can stay focused on getting their respective jobs done.

How to get into HR management

Human resource managers are typically HR professionals with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resources or related majors, like business or management, and several years of HR experience. Some employers require a graduate degree and professional certification like Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

How to maintain your HR certification

All HR Education Network courses are approved for credit through both HRCI and SHRM. They cover a variety of topics including leadership, management, strategic planning, and much more. Browse our list of recertification products to help you understand the many facets of the HR profession and how the HR Education Network can help you in your HR journey.

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