Sphr: 12 books

Aimed at experienced human resource professionals, this invaluable handbook provides practical advice customized for those who wish to strategically develop their careers. This manual not only addresses how to avoid common pitfalls, but also offers counseling from successful HR practitioners and business...

Whether creating a new system or filling in the gaps in an established business, this resource acts as a practical tool for dealing with compensation in the workplace. Linking pay and performance, this guidebook demonstrates how to improve a salary administration program and includes facts sheets,...

Healthcare has a history of promoting employees because they excel in their clinical role. Yet when they move into a leadership role they often lack the training to make those around them better. Matt has the insight, creativity and tools to teach managers to become leaders who positively impact their...

Evaluating an entire employment relationship in reverse-from departure through hire-this unique manual informs and guides HR professionals and managers in establishing and developing a good rapport with employees. Highlighting the various ways in which a business relationship can end, this valuable...

HR professionals are responsible in large part for nurturing the culture of organizations. As the profession continues its shift to more strategic work, this challenge becomes even more critical. Working at the epicenter of our organizations, HR has the opportunity--and duty--to shape the components...

Taxpayers deserve the very best from public services, and first-rate public services can only be provided by outstanding government workers. Federal human resource managers face the challenge of attracting and retaining high-caliber individuals within the constraints of ever-tightening budgets...

Helping professionals navigate the changes in human resource roles, which have become increasingly complex in recent years, this business-savvy guide teaches how to effectively communicate “up” to superiors, “down” to subordinates, and “sideways” to peers. In addition to the general public...

Make breakthroughs in project quality by combining project management with quality management - this books shows you how. Guiding you from project initiation through closure, the book provides a detailed stage-specific flowchart of activities correlated with appropriate tools to give you new power to meet customer expectations and institutionalize project quality.

Sooner or later, most organizations will face some kind of disaster--flood, fire, hurricane, earthquake, workplace violence, bombings, even the arrest or sudden death of the CEO. Existing books on crisis management deal almost exclusively with physical breakdowns, logistics issues, data losses and...

Hiring highly qualified people is crucial to every company, and Background Screening and Investigations is an essential guide to succeeding in a turbulent business environment. A crucial part of any hiring process should be employment background screening, pre- and post-hire, which gives hiring personnel...

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This book is a compilation of Human Resources essentials great for new managers and the perfect reference guide for all managers. It is written in plain English and is easily applied to any situation in the workplace immediately. The tools provided are clearly explained and are customizable to any...