Human Resources Kit For Dummies
3rd Edition
Published on 8. November 2012
384 pages
978-1-118-42294-6 (ISBN)
Description
Align HR practices with your objectives and keep your companycompetitive
A company's ability to grow and stay on top of customer demandhas always depended heavily on the quality of its people. Now, morethan ever, businesses recognize that finding (and keeping) a highlyskilled and motivated workforce is pivotal to success. Maybe you'rea business owner and your company is growing, or you're an employeeat a small- to midsize-company and management has asked you to takeon some--or all--of their HR functions. Either way,knowing how to set up and implement successful HR practices (not tomention navigating the legal minefields in today's increasinglyregulated environment) can be tricky.
Human Resources Kit For Dummies is your one-stop resourcefor learning the nuts and bolts of HR. It gives you forms andtemplates that you can put to immediate and productive use.
* New information on anti-discrimination legislation; measuringperformance; hiring, firing, and retaining employees; and trainingand development plans
* The latest info on online and social media policies
* Updated forms and contracts, from job application forms andsample employee policies to performance appraisals and benefit planworksheets
If you're currently working in Human Resources or areresponsible for employees in your business, the tools presentedhere help you maximize the effectiveness of your own HRprogram.
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Max Messmer is chairman and CEO of Robert Half International,the world's largest specialized staffing firm. He is one of theleading experts on human resources and employment issues.
Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Scoping Out the HR Role 7
Chapter 1: The World of Human Resources 9
Chapter 2: Setting the Stage: Key HR Trends 15
Chapter 3: HR Technology Systems and Social Tools 23
Part II: Putting the Right People in the Right Places 33
Chapter 4: A Bird's-Eye View: Launching a Workforce Plan35
Chapter 5: Smart Start: Kicking Off the Hiring Process 55
Chapter 6: You, the Talent Scout: Recruiting for Your Team63
Chapter 7: Narrowing Down the Field: Evaluating Applicants85
Chapter 8: One on One: Getting the Most out of Interviewing105
Chapter 9: The Home Stretch: Making the Final Decision 123
Part III: Keeping Your Best People 143
Chapter 10: Starting New Hires Off on the Right Foot 145
Chapter 11: Ensuring a Competitive Compensation Structure163
Chapter 12: Creating the Right Benefi ts Package 183
Chapter 13: Creating an Employee-Friendly Work Environment209
Part IV: Developing Your Employees 221
Chapter 14: Back to School: Tying Training to Business Goals223
Chapter 15: Win-Win: Adding Value through Career Development239
Chapter 16: Assessing Employee Performance 261
Part V: Law and Order 275
Chapter 17: Navigating the Legal Minefi eld of Hiring andManaging 277
Chapter 18: Handling Diffi cult Situations 293
Part VI: The Part of Tens 319
Chapter 19: Ten Keys to HR Success in the Future 321
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Become a Great HR Professional 327
Chapter 21: Ten HR-Related Websites Worth Exploring 333
Appendix: About the CD 337
Index 347
