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The Essential HR Handbook, 10th Anniversary Edition

A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager or HR Professional
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The Essential HR Handbook, 10th Anniversary Edition by Barbara Mitchell and Sharon Armstrong is a practical guide that equips HR professionals and managers with the tools they need to efficiently handle various aspects of human resources. The book covers essential topics such as recruitment, performance management, and employee relations, providing actionable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of a modern workforce. It's an invaluable resource for building effective teams and fostering a supportive workplace environment.
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You might like this book if you are keen on enhancing your understanding of human resources, whether you are a seasoned HR professional or a manager looking to integrate effective HR practices in your workplace. The updated edition covers essential tools and strategies to navigate the modern workforce environment, offering practical advice and insights to sharpen your skills in the dynamic field of HR.

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The Only HR Book You'll Ever Need!

"Whether you're a small business owner, a manager in a business without an HR department, or even a seasoned HR professional, this book will help you handle any personnel problem—from on-boarding to outplacement—quickly and easily." - Solutions Review

For more than a decade, busy managers by the tens of thousands have turned to this best-selling book as a handy guide to the ins and outs of human resources. And no wonder! Because whether you're a small business owner, a manager in a business without an HR department, or even a seasoned HR professional, The Essential HR Handbook will help you handle any personnel problem—from onboarding to outplacement—quickly and easily.

This fully updated 10th anniversary edition is packed with information, tools, checklists, sample forms, and timely tips to guide you through the maze of personnel issues in today's complex business environment.

In The Essential HR Handbook you'll find out how to:

  • Attract talented staff through social media recruiting
  • Identify legal pitfalls to avoid lawsuits and regulatory interference
  • Train a diverse and inclusive multigenerational workforce
  • Provide the compensation and benefits package that will make your organisation an "employer of choice"
  • Streamline your orientation and onboarding practices so new employees hit the ground running

Whenever personnel problems arise, having The Essential HR Handbook on your bookshelf is like having a team of expert HR consultants at your beck and call!

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Described as an essential tool for HR professionals and managers alike, The Essential HR Handbook is praised for its comprehensive coverage of human resource topics, from recruitment to managing talent and employee relations. Reviewers highlight the book’s usefulness as a quick reference, its practical tools, and its timely updates reflecting current workplace trends. The handbook is repeatedly recommended for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the HR field, offering concise and actionable insights.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781632651396

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Career Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Sharon Armstrong began her career in Human Resources in 1985 as a Recruiter/Trainer in a large Manhattan law firm. Since launching her own consulting business, Human Resources 911, in 1998, Armstrong has provided training and completed HR projects dealing with performance management design and implementation for a wide variety of clients.Barbara Mitchell is an author, speaker, and human resources consultant. She is the coauthor of The Big Book of HR, The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook, The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book, and The Essential HR Handbook. Most of her HR career was spent with Marriott International. Barbara is managing partner of The Mitchell Group and an innovative career transition coach.

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