Human Resources Kit For DummiesAlign HR practices with your objectives and keep your company competitive A company's 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 you're a business owner and your company is growing, or you're 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 implement successful HR practices (not to mention navigating the legal minefields in today's 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.
If you're 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. |
Contents
Introduction About This Book | |
Scoping Out the HR Role | |
Staffing Strategically | |
Settingthe Stage Key HR Trends Working Asa Strategist NotJustan Administrator | |
HR Technology Systems and Social Tools | |
Understanding | |
Getting the most out | |
Creating theJob Description Look ahead not behind | |
The Rest of the Benefits Smorgasbord | |
Employee Assistance Programs | |
Creating an EmployeeFriendly Work | |
Popular Perks | |
Team Opportunities | |
Back to School Tying Training to Business | |
Employee focus groups Surveys and questionnaires | |
Knowing What | |
Narrowing Down the Field Evaluating | |
Setting Up a System forEvaluating | |
Findingthe right testforyour situation | |
Setting the Stage | |
Give candidates ample time | |
Address | |
System | |
checking | |
Making Offers They Cant Refuse | |
Ensuring aCompetitive Compensation | |
Why the Distinction Matters Whos exempt andwhy? The bottom line on overtime | |
WinWin Adding Value through Career | |
Appraisal Meeting | |
Following Up on Performance Appraisals | |
The Big Picture | |
The Family of EEO and Other Employment | |
Develop a Business Orientation to HR Initiatives | |
Develop Your Communication Skills | |
Americans with Disabilities Act Document | |
The Partof Tens | |