The Annual, Developing Human Resources [Paperback]

An essential guide to HR practices and policies

Human Resources is a constantly evolving field, with policies, regulations, applicable laws, and even company policies changing every day. Staying current with the latest in the field can quickly become a full-time job, pulling information from multiple, often difficult-to-parse sources. The 1993 Annual: Developing Human Resources does the work for you, compiling the year's most important information into a single, easily-referenced volume. An essential update on the field's most recent changes and new practices, this book deserves a place on the shelf of every Human Resources manager.

Preface

General Introduction

Structured Experiences

A Note to My Teammate: Positive Feedback

Career Visioning: Strategic Problem Solving

Time Flies: Negotiating Personal Effectiveness Through Assertion

Yours, Mine, and Ours: Clarifying Team Responsibilities

People Are Electric: Understanding Heuristics in the Creative Process

The Real Meaning: Creative Problem Solving

Stating the Issue: Practicing Ownership

Organizational Structures: A Simulation

The Hundredth Monkey: Shared Mind-Sets

International Equity Claims Department: Designing Work

Color Me: Getting Acquainted

Zodiac for Trainers: Determining Competencies

Instrumentation

Consulting-Style Inventory: A Tool for Consultants and Others in Helping Roles

Cultural Context Inventory: The Effects of Culture on Behavior and Work Style

Empowerment Readiness Survey: Foundations for Total Quality

Strategic Leadership Styles Instrument

Professional Development