The Essential HR Handbook, 10th Anniv..., Sharon Armstrong
The Essential HR Handbook, 10th Anniv..., Sharon Armstrong
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The Essential HR Handbook, 10th Anniversary Edition
A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager or HR Professional

Author: Sharon Armstrong, Barbara Mitchell

Narrator: Robin Miles

Unabridged: 6 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/12/2021


Synopsis

Since 2008, busy managers by the tens of thousands have turned to this best-selling book as a handy guide to the ins and outs of human resources. And no wonder! Because whether you're a small business owner, a manager in a business without an HR department, or even a seasoned HR professional, The Essential HR Handbook will help you handle any personnel problem--from onboarding to outplacement--quickly and easily. This fully updated 10th anniversary edition is packed with information, tools, checklists, sample forms, and timely tips to guide you through the maze of personnel issues in today's complex business environment.In it you'll find out how to:Attract talented staff through social media recruitingIdentify legal pitfalls to avoid lawsuits and regulatory interferenceTrain a diverse and inclusive multigenerational workforceProvide the compensation and benefits package that will make your organization an "employer of choice"Streamline your orientation and onboarding practices so new employees hit the ground runningWhenever personnel problems arise, having The Essential HR Handbook on your bookshelf is like having a team of expert HR consultants at your beck and call!

About Sharon Armstrong

Sharon Armstrong began her career in Human Resources in 1985 as a Recruiter/Trainer in a large Manhattan law firm. Since launching her own consulting business, Human Resources 911, in 1998, Armstrong has provided training and completed HR projects dealing with performance management design and implementation for a wide variety of clients.

About Barbara Mitchell

Barbara Mitchell is an author, speaker, and human resources consultant. She is the coauthor of The Big Book of HR, The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook, The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book, and The Essential HR Handbook. Most of her HR career was spent with Marriott International. Barbara is managing partner of The Mitchell Group and an innovative career transition coach.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Matt on December 23, 2021

It is important and helpful to know labor laws. We are all employed (hopefully), and we should know how to navigate the rights, boundaries, and fair expectations of employers, employees, and co-workers. This book helped to remove much of my workplace ignorance surrounding things such as unlawful ter......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on June 22, 2019

Essential! The title of this book is perfect! The content is essential to people new to HR and a great reminder to those who have been in the field a long time. I keep it close by for easy reference.......more

Goodreads review by Jo on February 05, 2024

For those who are taking on any type of HR job without HR training or IO Psychology training, this book is a great general overview of the field and what to expect on the job. Each chapter covers an essential aspect of managing employees, like technology, medical insurance requirements, other insura......more

Goodreads review by Georgia on May 08, 2017

Having known little about the world of HR, I found this book helpful and very well organized. Lots of helpful structures and questions. Perhaps obvious for those who have been in the field for a while.......more

Goodreads review by Vince on May 28, 2022

I have to wonder if HR 101 might have been a more appropriate title...good info for someone new to the field.......more


Quotes

One of BambookHR’s top HR books of 2019. "This perennial bestseller is the book many HR professionals reach for first whenever a question or problem comes up. Newly updated for 2019, it offers a wealth of information and advice on just about every HR topic under the sun." —Kent Peterson, BambooHR

"Easy to use, and full of solid advice and information from diversity to interviews to legal issues. If you are an HR professional you should have this book at the ready every day." —Chester Elton, coauthor, The Carrot Principle

"This should be required reading for all owners of growing businesses and new managers launching their careers." —Stephen J. O’Connor, senior director of staffing, ESPN, Inc.