Iowa’s Certification Campaign Presented by: Dr. Cris Wildermuth, SPHR Director of Certification Iowa SHRM State Council Assistant Professor, Drake University Master of Science, Leadership Development

Cris Wildermuth, EdD, SPHR Assistant Professor Master of Science in Leadership Development Drake University

●Why are you considering it? ●What is the value? ●What is the Iowa 20/20 campaign? ●What is going on with SHRM/HRCI? ●Your options…

WHY?

●I was encouraged to sit for the exam to build a stronger body of knowledge, bring additional credibility to my role as a generalist and demonstrate a higher sense of professional commitment to my field. WHY? Jill LaBarre, SPHR

●I was encouraged to sit for the exam to build a stronger body of knowledge, bring additional credibility to my role as a generalist and demonstrate a higher sense of professional commitment to my field. WHY? Jill LaBarre, SPHR

●The preparation and testing itself provide a Human Resources professional with increased or reinforced knowledge of our ever-changing field. ●By receiving this great certification, a person has the opportunity to show themselves, their employer and their chapter that they are an expert in their HR field. WHY? Amy Larsen, PHR Iowa SHRM State Council Director

●The preparation and testing itself provide a Human Resources professional with increased or reinforced knowledge of our ever-changing field. ●By receiving this great certification, a person has the opportunity to show themselves, their employer and their chapter that they are an expert in their HR field. WHY? Amy Larsen, PHR Iowa SHRM State Council Director

●If I’m laying out resumes and I’m looking across I’m going to pick the one with certification (…) because I know that they have taken that step to be committed to the profession that we’re in. ●It’s about the information obtained (…) through that but it’s (also) about the networking, the relationship building that happens through the study groups that you participate in. WHY? Karen Rieck, SPHR Vice President of HR Iowa Bankers Association

●If I’m laying out resumes and I’m looking across I’m going to pick the one with certification (…) because I know that they have taken that step to be committed to the profession that we’re in. ●It’s about the information obtained (…) through that but it’s (also) about the networking, the relationship building that happens through the study groups that you participate in. WHY? Karen Rieck, SPHR Vice President of HR Iowa Bankers Association

MeanNumber Reputation / credibility with my HR peers The study process for the certification was valuable Reputation / credibility with the leadership at my organization The certification made it easier to get a job The certification made it easier to get a promotion WHY?

●Professional credibility & demonstration of commitment ●Personal satisfaction, achievement, and pride ●Networking & relationship building ●Helps in job search and advancement ●Knowledge & information ●Keeping current through recertification WHY?

12,440 HR

1,746 Certified

14% # of Certified HRs / # of HRs in State

104,460 HR

11,064 Certified

11%

21,260 HR Colorado

3,463 Certified Colorado

16% Colorado

Washington 29,940 HR

Washington 4,300 Certified

Washington 14%

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Cris Wildermuth, EdD, SPHR Assistant Professor Master of Science in Leadership Development Drake University