Wiley Pathways Human Resource Management [Paperback]

Wiley Pathways Human Resource Management walks readers through the steps involved in managing the most important component of a company - its employees. The skills-based approach covers everything from designing a new position and the interview process to administering benefits and managing workplace safety so students will be able to apply their knowledge in a professional setting.

1 Managing Human Resources Today 1

Introduction 2

1.1 Human Resources and Company Performance 2

1.1.1 The Business of People 2

1.1.2 Standing Out From the Competition 2

1.1.3 Balancing Act 2

Self-Check 3

1.2 Responsibilities of Human Resource Departments 3

1.2.1 A Range of Focus 4

1.2.2 Customizing Human Resources 5

1.2.3 Skills of Human Resource Professionals 5

Self-Check 6

1.3 Ethics in Human Resource Management 6

1.3.1 Government and Corporate Ethics 6

1.3.2 The HR Role 7

Self-Check 8

1.4 Focusing on Strategy 8

1.4.1 A Strategic Skill Set 8

1.4.2 Strategy in HR 9

1.4.3 Putting Strategy to Work 10

Self-Check 11

1.5 Keeping Pace with Technology 11

1.5.1 Facing the Challenges of Technology 12

1.5.2 Playing It Safe with HR Technology 13

1.5.3 Staying Ahead with HR Software 14

1.5.4 Heeding HRIS Hazards 14

1.5.5 Making HRIS Decisions 15

1.5.6 HRIS Research 15

Self-Check 16

Summary 17

Key Terms 17

Applying This Chapter 20

You Try It 21

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