By now we all know SHRM is no longer endorsing standard American certifications like the PHR, GPHR and SPHR. Read these thought-provoking reactions from influential HR pros
When the announcement was made, HR professionals across North America reacted with shock, confusion and a little anger:
Yes I have my PHR but didn't and still doesn't prove that I am competent in HR. Not sure I will renew my PHR or switch to the #shrmcert
— Ben Madden, MSOD (@benmadden) May 20, 2014
If my $.02 matters, I am feeling disappointed as to how all this has gone down. Feels a bit like a pissing match #canisaythat? #shrmcert
— John Baldino (@jbalive) May 20, 2014
Top 10 proposed #SHRMcert names: 10 Newly Competent (NCHR) 9 Really Competent (RCHR) 8 Platinum Member (PMHR) ...
— Kent Mannis (@lawroomkent) May 20, 2014
My only #SHRMcert question: How long have they known HRCI cert was deficient and how long after that were they selling it as end all/be all?
— Lance Haun (@thelance) May 20, 2014
#shrmcert has become the Hall & Oates of roll-outs #SHRM14
— Matthew Stollak (@akaBruno) May 20, 2014
and I asked it TWICE! RT @jkjhr: No answer to whether or not #HRCI was uninvited from #SHRM14 #shrmcert
— Robin Schooling (@RobinSchooling) May 20, 2014
Hey look, another naked emperor with a new suit. #shrmcert
— Heather Bussing (@heatherbussing) May 20, 2014
“@SHRM #SHRMcert: CEO Hank Jackson says current certifications don't cover both knowledge & competencies" I guess a non HR CEO should know!
— Tony Murray, SPHR (@tmurraydb) May 20, 2014
@robinschooling I spent 10 months studying for that regurgitation exam. Kind of insulting I think #shrmcert
— Blogging4Jobs (@blogging4jobs) May 20, 2014
There is not enough popcorn for this. #shrmcert
— Rob Caswell (@robcaz) May 20, 2014
still doubtful that Joe CEO is going to care about ANY certification when he's hiring his next head of HR.. #shrmcert
— Robin Schooling (@RobinSchooling) May 20, 2014
Today's take on SHRM vs HRCI-HRCI would get alot more sympathy if they had paid attn to their customer & kept promises on improved services.
— Tara Mauk Arthur (@temauk) May 20, 2014
