Effective January 1, 2021, all certificants must fulfill one ethics credit as part of the total 45/60 recertification credits requirement. This requirement ensures our certificants remain aware of crucial ethical practices and behaviors in the workplace. There is NOT a specific “Ethics Credit” designation to select from when entering the activity. Simply include one ethics-themed activity in your recertification plan and check the required “ethics affirmation box” to submit your recertification application.
The chart below illustrates the updated ethics credit requirement for all HRCI certifications. Please note, this ethics credit is one of the UNCHANGED total number of recertification credits requirement: 45 for aPHR®/aPHRi™ and 60 for PHR®/PHRi™/SPHR®/SPHRi™/GPHR®/PHRca®.
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The HRCI Code of Ethics has been adopted to advance and uphold the highest standards of service and conduct recognized by all certificants using any of the following credentials: aPHR®, aPHRi™ PHR®, PHRi™, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™ and GPHR®.
An HRCI certification implicitly obligates the user to comply with the mandates and requirements of all applicable laws and regulations. Certificants are required to act in an ethical and professional manner by adhering to these standards and ensuring public confidence in the integrity of their professionalism.
As an HRCI certificant, you accept professional responsibility for both your individual decisions and actions. As an advocate for the HR profession, you engage in activities that enhance the credibility and value of the organizations, while contributing to their ethical success.
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As an HRCI certificant, you must meet the highest standards of competence and commit to strengthen your competencies.
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As an HRCI certificant, you are expected to exhibit individual leadership and serve as a role model while maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct.
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As an HRCI certificant, you are ethically responsible for promoting and fostering fairness and justice for all employees and their organizations.
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As an HRCI certificant, you must maintain a high level of trust and protect the interest of your stakeholders, as well as your professional integrity. You should refrain from engaging in any activities that create actual, apparent or potential conflicts of interest.
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As an HRCI certificant, you must consider and protect the rights of individuals, especially in the acquisition and dissemination of information while ensuring truthful communications and facilitating informed decision-making.
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