A must have resource for every Manager or HR Professional From author Sharon Armstrong In order to survive in today’s increasingly challenging world of work, managers have to be lifelong learners. They have to be open to not only learning new things, but also to incorporating those things in their everyday approach to work. These two behaviors are among the most critical for honing managerial skills. That sounds simple, but we know that human resources is a complex field. HR tools and techniques draw on a wide and growing body of knowledge and requirements. The challenge for managers is to stay informed of the field’s best practices. What does 'human resources' mean today? It is the process of acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees while attending to their concerns about labor relations, health and safety, and fairness. This book covers these critical functions, working conditions, and the management actions-major or minor-that support them. It provides practical information, tools, and techniques to help managers and HR professionals excel. Remember, It's all about the people! 14 core elements of the HR functions Each chapter gives a quick take away on all of the topics. Don't have time to read a chapter but need talking points fast? The last page of a chapter, ends with a "Main Message for Managers" providing an important point from the chapter to remember. You'll have everything you need to know about managing people at your finger tips. Strategic planning and mission statements Optimal staffing and interviewing Orientation and on-boarding Training, development and performance evaluations Benefits and compensation Employee relations and legal considerations Diversity and technology 21st-Century workplace challenges Why don’t people come with an operating manual? Sharon Armstrong and Barbara Mitchell provide that operating manual The authors have decades of experience in the HR field, and the've written a clear, concise guide to the fundamental aspects of managing others providing practical information, tools and techniques to help managers and HR professionals excel. From strategic planning, mission statements to employee relations and diversity. You'll find a variety of checklists, forms, tables, links, letters, laws, further reading, reasoning and resources to assist you with process. Key HR skill take aways: Individually manage each employee starting on his or her first day Manage a multi-generational workforce Appraise job performance Coach and counsel Provide equitable pay, benefits, and total rewards strategies Identify legal pitfalls and stay out of court The Manager's Answer Book The Big Book of HR The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book The Essential Performance Review Handbook Description Whether you’re a new or seasoned manager, your responsibilities can become overwhelming at times. The Manager’s Answer Book will help any manager stay informed and avoid unknowingly tripping over a new situation. The Big Book of HR provides any business owner, manager, or HR professional with the most current information to get the most from their talent—from strategic HR-related issues to the smallest tactical detail of managing people. The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook is the ideal resource for anyone ready to confront conflict at work rather than run from it. Managed correctly, conflict can be a positive source for innovation and creativity. No one wants to go into a tenuous situation blind and fumbling for words. Rather than shy away from a difficult situation or conversation, The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book, is the ideal resource to help anyone prepare for in these situations. Everyone wants to know how they're doing and how they measure up. Whether you're a manager or a HR professional, this is an indispensable resource to help you create confident, motivated, and productive employee.
✔ Author(s): Sharon Armstrong,Barbara Mitchell
✔ Title: The Essential HR Handbook, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager or HR Professional (The Essential Handbook)
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (1035 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1632651394
✔ ISBN-13: 9781632651396
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Essential HR Handbook, 10th Anniversary Edition by Sharon Armstrong
Josephine Alvarez
The world created in this book was unlike anything I've ever encountered. The author's imagination knows no bounds, and I was completely mesmerized by the fantastical setting.
Sydney Richardson
The way the author handled complex emotions and relationships was remarkable. I felt deeply connected to the characters, and their growth throughout the story was both inspiring and moving.
Iris Watts
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
