Why is it important for HR management to transform from being primarily administrative and operational to a more strategic contributor?

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Contents

Publisher Information viii

Author Bio ix

Acknowledgments x

Dedications xii

Preface xiii

Chapter 1: The Role of Human Resources

1.1 What Is Human Resources? 2 1.2 Skills Needed for HRM 11 1.3 Today’s HRM Challenges 15 1.4 Cases and Problems 26

Chapter 2: Developing and Implementing Strategic HRM Plans

2.1 Strategic Planning 29 2.2 Writing the HRM Plan 40 2.3 Tips in HRM Planning 48 2.4 Cases and Problems 52

Chapter 3: Diversity and Multiculturalism

3.1 Diversity and Multiculturalism 55 3.2 Diversity Plans 61 3.3 Multiculturalism and the Law 68 3.4 Cases and Problems 77

Chapter 4: Recruitment

4.1 The Recruitment Process 80 4.2 The Law and Recruitment 89 4.3 Recruitment Strategies 95 4.4 Cases and Problems 107

Chapter 5: Selection

5.1 The Selection Process 111 5.2 Criteria Development and Résumé Review 115

5.3 Interviewing 120 5.4 Testing and Selecting 128 5.5 Making the Offer 134 5.6 Cases and Problems 137

Chapter 6: Compensation and Benefits

6.1 Goals of a Compensation Plan 141 6.2 Developing a Compensation Package 144 6.3 Types of Pay Systems 148 6.4 Other Types of Compensation 165 6.5 Cases and Problems 177

Chapter 7: Retention and Motivation

7.1 The Costs of Turnover 181 7.2 Retention Plans 187 7.3 Implementing Retention Strategies 201 7.4 Cases and Problems 212

Chapter 8: Training and Development

8.1 Steps to Take in Training an Employee 217 8.2 Types of Training 223 8.3 Training Delivery Methods 230 8.4 Designing a Training Program 237 8.5 Cases and Problems 253

Chapter 9: Successful Employee Communication

9.1 Communication Strategies 257 9.2 Management Styles 269 9.3 Cases and Problems 277

Chapter 10: Managing Employee Performance

10.1 Handling Performance 280 10.2 Employee Rights 296 10.3 Cases and Problems 307

Chapter 11: Employee Assessment

11.1 Performance Evaluation Systems 312

11.2 Appraisal Methods 319 11.3 Completing and Conducting the Appraisal 332 11.4 Cases and Problems 341

Chapter 12: Working with Labor Unions

12.1 The Nature of Unions 347 12.2 Collective Bargaining 359 12.3 Administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement 365 12.4 Cases and Problems 369

Chapter 13: Safety and Health at Work

13.1 Workplace Safety and Health Laws 373 13.2 Health Hazards at Work 382 13.3 Cases and Problems 400

Chapter 14: International HRM

14.1 Offshoring, Outsourcing 404 14.2 Staffing Internationally 418 14.3 International HRM Considerations 423 14.4 Cases and Problems 440