Human Resource Management (Wiley Pathways) - Softcover

Messmer Jr., Harold "Max"

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470111208 ISBN 13: 9780470111208

Publisher: Wiley, 2007

Synopsis

Wiley Pathways Human Resource Management walks readers through the steps involved in managing the most important component of a company - its employees. The skills-based approach covers everything from designing a new position and the interview process to administering benefits and managing workplace safety so students will be able to apply their knowledge in a professional setting.

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

You can get there Whether you’re already working in the human resources field and looking to expand your skills or setting out on a new career path, Wiley Pathways Human Resource Management will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn the fundamentals of effective human resources management at your own pace, it helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed.

With this book, you will be able to:

• Understand the evolving role of human resource managers in today’s changing business environment, both in small business settings and in larger institutions
• Know the legal implications ofU.S. employment laws
• Assess the staffing and talent needs and recruit prospective employees
• Figure out training needs and create effective training programs
• Plan career development and appraise performance
• Develop compensation strategies to reward more productive employees
• Manage workplace health and safety
• Work with organized labor and deal with unions

Wiley Pathways helps you achieve your goals The books in this series offer a coordinated curriculum for learning business. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways.

From the Inside Flap

You can get there

Whether you’re already working in the human resources field and looking to expand your skills or setting out on a new career path, Wiley Pathways Human Resource Management will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn the fundamentals of effective human resources management at your own pace, it helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed.

With this book, you will be able to:

Understand the evolving role of human resource managers in today’s changing business environment, both in small business settings and in larger institutions
Know the legal implications of U.S. employment laws
Assess the staffing and talent needs and recruit prospective employees
Figure out training needs and create effective training programs
Plan career development and appraise performance
Develop compensation strategies to reward more productive employees
Manage workplace health and safety
Work with organized labor and deal with unions

Wiley Pathways helps you achieve your goals

The books in this series offer a coordinated curriculum for learning  business. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470111208
• ISBN 13: 9780470111208
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 412