Human Resources Kit For Dummies® - Softcover

Messmer Jr., Harold

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470049308 ISBN 13: 9780470049303

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2006

Synopsis

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, Second Edition , is your one–stop resource for learning the nuts and bolts of HR. It gives you the actual tools—forms, templates, and so on—that you can put to immediate and productive use. Inside, you’ll easily discover how to: Find, hire, and keep top talent Create an effective compensation structure Ensure you’re developing the right benefits package Encourage extraordinary performance Establish an employee–friendly environment And much more This Second Edition also contains new information on anti–discrimination legislation, measuring employee performance, firing or laying off employees, and the latest training and development plans. The CD–ROM includes updated forms and contracts—from job application forms and sample employee policies to performance appraisals and benefits worksheets. With the tools and helpful information in this book, you’ll experience first–hand how a successful HR administration reaps untold rewards. Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

About this title

About the Author

Harold "Max" Messmer Jr. is Chairman and CEO of Robert Half International, the world′s largest specialized staffing firm, and one of the foremost experts on human resources and employment issues.

From the Back Cover

The latest on recruiting, interviewing, and training 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 and the latest techniques for motivating your workforce. You get up–to–the–minute information on antidiscrimination legislation, evaluating resumes, measuring performance, firing or laying off employees, and training and development plans. Discover how to Find, hire, and keep top talent Offer competitive salaries and benefits Get the most from temporary help Avoid major HR missteps Increase your effectiveness as an HR professional All this on the bonus CD–ROM Updated forms and contracts — from job application forms and sample employee policies to performance appraisals and benefits plan worksheets See the Appendix for details and system requirements.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470049308
• ISBN 13: 9780470049303
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384