JACQUELYN THORP, SPHR-CA EARNS
THE CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATION IN HUMAN RESOURCES
Fullerton, California, August 11, 2007 – Jacquelyn Thorp, Professor, California State University, Fullerton, recently earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources with a state-specific certification in California (SPHR-CA).
The certification, awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), signifies that Jacquelyn Thorp possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience that is necessary to pass a rigorous examination on the human resources body of knowledge in the state of California. The exam covers such workplace issues as compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; leaves of absence and workers’ compensation; and workplace health, safety and security concerns.
“As the HR profession continues to evolve and HR professionals are taking on broader and more strategic responsibilities, tens of thousands of practitioners are turning to certification to demonstrate to themselves and their employer that they’ve mastered a core set of HR principles,” said Cornelia Springer, CAE, Executive Director of the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). HRCI awards a single level California certification that is added to a certificant’s existing PHR or SPHR certification. Those successfully acquiring the California certification add “CA” to the designation (for example “SPHR-CA”).
To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a solid background of professional human resource experience in the state of California.
Jacquelyn Thorp is the founder and CEO of HR-Coach Products® and Services. After 25 years as a Human Resource professional at such notable firms as CalComp, Playmates Toys, NorthStar-At-Tahoe, Vans and Vista Paint, she originated a unique line of affordable, high quality, products and services to help small business owners, Human Resource practitioners, consultants and trainers manage the Human Resources function.
Jacquelyn is trained by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Identifying, Preventing and Eliminating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.She has trained thousands of supervisors in over 100 companies in harassment prevention.
During her 25 plus years as a Human Resource practitioner, Jacquelyn gained substantial practical hands-on experience in preventing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation supported by a legal education in the field of Human Resource Management and a personal passion to stay on top of matters of harassment and discrimination prevention through continuous learning.
She is the author of 7 Keys to Human Resource Management, a guide book packed with forms and solid HR advice for all employers.
Jacquelyn’s articles on strategic management for HR, harassment prevention and human resource management have appeared in OC Metro, PIHRAScope and FastCompany, among other publications.
Ms. Thorp is a Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership, Organization Behavior and Human Resource Management at California State University, Fullerton.
For 2007, Jacquelyn was selected by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) California State Council to be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in writing the new California Professionals in Human Resources Study Guide. She is one of 25 Certified California PHR/SPHR trainers.
A graduate of Chapman University, Jacquelyn holds a Master of Science in Human Resources and a Bachelor of Arts in Organization Leadership.
