Managing Risk: The Human Resources Contribution - Softcover

Stevens, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0406971455 ISBN 13: 9780406971456

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

This handbook is a one-stop guide that sets out a strategic approach to understanding, implementing and managing HR risks. Managing Risk: The HR Contribution will enable the user to understand how managing people risks will benefit their organization. It will also assist the user to put into place a practical policy for managing risks associated with employees from recruitment through to the close of the employee/employer relationship. This book will be of particular interest to organizations looking for a strategic, integrated approach linked to business risk management and corporate governance. * Provides guidance and practical advice to HR professionals about the enhanced contribution they can make to the management of risk within their organisations. * Outlines how to apply a risk-based approach within your organisation. * Uses case studies and checklists to highlight the key learning points and support action plan development.

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Review

"Written in a concise style, with numerous mini-case studies and references, this book will appeal to both academics and practitioners. HR professionals and general managers will find it a useful road map in enabling them to rethink their approach and contribute greater value in a non-traditional area of HRM."
- People Management

From the Back Cover

This handbook is a one-stop guide that sets out a strategic approach to understanding, implementing and managing HR risks. It provides practical guidance through the use of case studies that highlight both good and bad practice.

Managing Risk: The HR Contribution will enable the user to understand how managing people risks will benefit their organization. It will also assist the user to put into place a practical policy for managing risks associated with employees from recruitment through to the close of the employee/employer relationship.

This book will be of particular interest to:
* organizations looking for a strategic,integrated and organizationally focused approach, linked to business risk management and corporate governance.
* in-house Human Resources professionals who wish to use risk management techniques, enhance their contribution, and benefit professionally and personally; and
* specialist external advisors on Human Resources who are looking for an enhanced approach to assist their clients to manage their human resources or people risks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0406971455
• ISBN 13: 9780406971456
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 318