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People have been misbehaving at work since work began. If you've ever been curious about workplace misbehavior, They Did What? just might hold some answers. A compilation of stories collected from HR and other business leaders have been woven into a narrative that showcases the challenges HR professionals face daily in dealing with employees. They Did What is funny, sad, and most definitely unbelievable--except it is all based on actual situations. We couldn't make this stuff up! Told against the backdrop of a fictitious company by leaders from different business sectors, They Did What?: -Portrays people issues that can arise in any workplace. -Spotlights the world of HR leaders and how they keep things on an even keel. -Is a glimpse behind the scenes into compelling and relatable workplace tales.
Introduction -- Workforce planning -- The legal landscape of employee rights -- Strategic recruitment -- Job descriptions -- Determining hiring criteria -- Hire from inside or outside the organization -- Recruiting from outside the organization -- The interview -- Making a hiring decision -- Making a job offer -- New employee assimilation -- Strategic retention -- Employee engagement -- Workplace flexibility -- Rewards and recognition -- The legal landscape of compensation -- Compensation: an introduction -- Developing a salary structure -- The legal landscape of employee benefits -- Employee benefits -- Assessing employee development needs -- Best approaches to developing employees -- Coaching as a development strategy -- Performance management -- Critical conversations -- Employee and labor relations -- Moving from conflict to collaboration -- Risk management -- Ending the employment relationship -- Appendix -- Bibliography -- Footnotes -- About the authors.
2023 First Place winner for Adult General Nonfiction from the National Federation of Press Women Finalist, Career Book Category, 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. The complete guide to human resources processes, issues, and best practices by two of the most seasoned and respected HR professionals. Managing people is the biggest challenge any organization faces. It’s a challenge that has grown even more difficult over the past decade. Since The Big Book of HR was first published, we’ve seen dramatic changes in the workplace and the workforce. This 10th anniversary edition incorporates discussions and reflections on these changes and examines new and emerging trends useful for any bu...
Informs pastors and designated leaders about the infrastructure of human resources, spanning the legal, informational, and procedural dimensions of the field.
Today's workplaces are dynamic, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that tension can develop quickly and ruinously. 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. Using examples drawn from a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial experiences, along with checklists and other practical tools, The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook will help employees, managers at all levels, and business owners answer the following important questions: What's changing in the workplace and the workforce today? Are the right issues being a...
The award-winning Q&A guide on management from the authors of The Big Book of HR. 2020 Winner, Next Generation Indie Book Award in the Career Category Congratulations, you’re a manager! Now what? Of course, you have expertise in the field you’re managing—but there’s so much more to know, and your responsibilities can become overwhelming at times. A management career means continuous learning: encountering new situations, solving new problems, and gaining new skills on a constant basis. In question-and-answer format, this easy-to-use guide provides information on many aspects of managing, including: • Getting started: moving from peer to manager, setting goals, managing projects, re...
Managing people is the most challenging part of any leader's job. And that job's not getting any easier as the human resources profession grows more dynamic and constantly changes. 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. Each topic covered includes information on associated legal issues--such as the recent changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime regulations--and stories from leading organizations to illustrate the positive impact human resources can have on organizations of any size. Each chapt...
A wide range of conceptualizations of "management" have been offered and it is often difficult for managers to fully understand their roles within the organization; however, managers striving for effectiveness would do well to invest effort into understanding the functions, roles, and skills associated with managerial positions. In order to be adroit practitioners of their craft, managers must understand these basic concepts, as well as the different levels of managerial effectiveness, how they are measured, the styles available to managers, and the factors that determine which style might be preferred in a particular instance. This book addresses a wide array of topics relating to the practice of management including the roles and activities expected from an effective manager, specific managerial skills, styles of management, management systems, and managing in developing countries.
The #1 study guide for the leading HR certification, aligned with the updated HRBoKTM! PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Deluxe Study Guide, Second Edition, is the ideal resource for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience, or a relative newcomer to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume. Featuring study tools designed to reinforce understanding of key functional areas, it’s the study guide you’ll turn to again and again as you prepare for this challenging exam. Offering insights into those areas of knowledge and practices specific and necessary to human resource management (HRM), this st...