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The Big Book of HR, 10th Anniversary Edition

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The Big Book of HR, 10th Anniversary Edition is the definitive guide to human resources, authored by seasoned professionals Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem. This updated edition explores the evolving challenges of managing people in today’s dynamic workplace. It covers vital topics such as remote workforces, diversity and inclusion, workplace harassment prevention, technological impacts on HR, pay equity, multigenerational benefits, and new training strategies like gamification. With clear explanations and practical advice, it equips business owners, managers, and HR practitioners to navigate both strategic and everyday HR issues effectively.
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The book is well suited for business owners, managers, HR professionals, and anyone involved in people management or workplace development seeking a thorough, up-to-date resource on human resources best practices and challenges.

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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 organisation 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 business owner, manager, or HR professional, with the most current information to get the most from their talentβ€”from strategic HR-related issues to the smallest tactical details of managing people.

The Big Book of HR, 10th Anniversary Edition includes up-to-date information about:

  • The challenges of remote and distributed workforces
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Workplace harassment and its prevention
  • Changing technology and its impact on every facet of people management
  • Pay equity and its effect on transparency in compensation
  • Benefits that meet the needs of a multigenerational workforce
  • State and local laws that are addressing societal changes
  • Gamification and other training strategies

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Winner of the 2023 First Place for Adult General Nonfiction from the National Federation of Press Women and a finalist in the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, this edition is widely praised. Sue Meisinger, retired CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, commends it as a wealth of information and a great learning tool. TD Magazine highlights its value as a quick reference for L&D professionals. Stuart Sadick of Heidrick & Struggles describes it as a critical, comprehensive resource for HR professionals aiming to be effective in their roles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781632651945

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Career Press

Illustration: Charts-Diagrams-Forms

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 699g

Pages: 352

About the Author

A writing partnership was born with the first edition of The Big Book of HR. Since that time, Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem have gone on to write The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook, The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book, and the award-winning The Manager's Answer Book. Giving back and being active in the communities in which they live and work is important to both authors. They are influencers to the HR and business communities through their speaking, writing, and volunteering.

Barbara Mitchell is the founder and managing partner of the Mitchell Group, a management consulting practice. Cornelia Gamlem is the founder of the Gems Group, a management consulting firm offering clients solutions to HR and business issues.

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