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Human Resources Kit for Dummies�

ISBN: 9781118422892 | 1118422899

Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: For Dummies
Pub. Date: 11/28/2012

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

Align HR practices with your objectives and keep your company competitive A companys ability to grow and stay on top of customer demand has always depended heavily on the quality of its people. Now, more than ever, businesses recognize that finding (and keeping) a highly skilled and motivated workforce is pivotal to success. Maybe youre a business owner and your company is growing, or youre an employee at a small- to midsize-company and management has asked you to take on some-or all-of their HR functions. Either way, knowing how to set up and ... MOREimplement successful HR practices (not to mention navigating the legal minefields in todays increasingly regulated environment) can be tricky. Human Resources Kit For Dummies is your one-stop resource for learning the nuts and bolts of HR. It gives you forms and templates that you can put to immediate and productive use. New information on anti-discrimination legislation; measuring performance; hiring, firing, and retaining employees; and training and development plans The latest info on online and social media policies Updated forms and contracts, from job application forms and sample employee policies to performance appraisals and benefit plan worksheets If youre currently working in Human Resources or are responsible for employees in your business, the tools presented here help you maximize the effectiveness of your own HR program.

Learn to: Set up and implement successful HR practices Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your HR function Navigate today's heavily regulated HR environment CD includes dozens of helpful policies, forms, and contracts Align HR practices with your objectives and keep your company competitive Looking to stay on top of today's complex HR management tasks? This practical guide provides the tools you need to keep your HR administration running smoothly. You get up-to-the-minute information on evaluating resumes, measuring performance, firing or laying off employees, developing training programs, and more. Human Resources 101 -- grasp the key issues affecting the human resources field today and the various technology tools that can benefit even the smallest HR shop Get down to brass tacks -- get the 4-1-1 on hiring, recruiting, interviewing, selecting employees, and engaging contingent workers, who are pivotal in growing your business Put your best foot forward -- take a tour of compensation, benefits, training, and establishing a culture that can give your company a reputation as a great place to work Make special note -- discover how to offer training and career development opportunities that can help your people grow professionally Legal matters -- get to know the legal challenges of hiring and managing your employees CD Includes Dozens of helpful policies, forms, and contracts to help you navigate the legal waters surrounding the hiring and managing of employees. Open the book and find: Policies that can enhance (or stand in the way of) your ability to retain talent Proven ways to measure employee performance Ways to deal with grievances, layoffs, dismissals, and sexual harassment Legal and policy considerations Advice for staying ahead with HR software Tips on compensation structures and benefits packages Ways to create an employee-friendly work environment

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 Plan 35

Chapter 5: Smart Start: Kicking Off the Hiring Process 55

Chapter 6: You, the Talent Scout: Recruiting for Your Team 63

Chapter 7: Narrowing Down the Field: Evaluating Applicants ... MORE85

Chapter 8: One on One: Getting the Most out of Interviewing 105

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 Structure 163

Chapter 12: Creating the Right Benefi ts Package 183

Chapter 13: Creating an Employee-Friendly Work Environment 209

Part IV: Developing Your Employees 221

Chapter 14: Back to School: Tying Training to Business Goals 223

Chapter 15: Win-Win: Adding Value through Career Development 239

Chapter 16: Assessing Employee Performance 261

Part V: Law and Order 275

Chapter 17: Navigating the Legal Minefi eld of Hiring and Managing 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

Max Messmer is chairman and CEO of Robert Half International, the world's largest specialized staffing firm. He is one of the leading experts on human resources and employment issues.

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