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I have an MBA in HR, and currenlty work in benefits, but am open to working in any area of HR. Which would be better for me to get PHR or CEBS (OR GBA - Group Benefits Administrator - on the way to CE
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Which would be better - CEBS or PHR?

posted at 4/30/2009 4:28 AM EDT
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I have an MBA in HR, and currenlty work in benefits, but am open to working in any area of HR. Which would be better for me to get PHR or CEBS (OR GBA - Group Benefits Administrator - on the way to CEBS).
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Which would be better - CEBS or PHR?

posted at 4/30/2009 5:47 AM EDT
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There are pros and cons to both.

I have the CEBS -- it does lack in some basic HR areas such as unions, workers compensation/safety because it focuses on benefits and compensation.

The PHR tends to focus on overall HR and not so detailed on benefits/compensation.

Plus the PHR is just one test (but harder) and the CEBS is a series of topics/exams. And you can get sub/mini certifications through the CEBS program. If you are wanting to stay in benefits/compensation or move up in HR in that subgroup, then the CEBS is worthwhile. If you are wanting to become a wider HR person, the PHR might be more valuable as it tends to look better on a resume.

I was working in Benefits (401k and executive benefits specifically) when I took most of the exams. When I moved to a client doing all of HR, I finished out the rest of the testing. It has definitely helped me in knowing the details of comp/benefits. Those are definitely my stronger areas of expertise. Someday I want to take the PHR....but haven't dedicated myself to the task yet and I wanted to get more overall experience before taking it.

So I would say it depends on where you want to go career wise. There is nothing stating you can't get both.

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