The Essential HR Handbook: A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager or HR Professional

The Essential Handbook

by Sharon Armstrong, Barbara Mitchell

The Only HR Book You’ll Ever Need!“Whether you’re a small business owner, a manager in a business without an HR department, or even a seasoned HR professional, this book will help you handle any personnel problem—from on-boarding to outplacement—quickly and easily.”—Solutions ReviewFor more than a decade, 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 The Essential HR Handbook you'll find out how

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!

Genres: Historical Romance, Business, Nonfiction, Leadership, Human Resources, Reference, Management

247 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2008

Reviews

[Matt McLain · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 terminations, various paid time off options, and just how much goes into maintaining employee records.

[Kathy Torrence · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[imane · Rating 5 out of 5]

📚 ملخص كتاب: "دليل الموارد البشرية الأساسي" 👥

يُعد "دليل الموارد البشرية الأساسي" من أهم الكتب التي تقدم نظرة شاملة عن إدارة الموارد البشرية وكيفية التعامل مع الأفراد داخل المنظمات. يقدم الكتاب مجموعة من الأدوات والإستراتيجيات التي تساعد في تحسين الأداء التنظيمي وزيادة فعالية فرق العمل.

🔑 أهم النقاط في الكتاب:

1️⃣ استراتيجية التوظيف 🧑‍💼
يوضح الكتاب كيفية اختيار الموظفين المناسبين من خلال عمليات توظيف دقيقة، حيث يتناول كيفية كتابة إعلانات وظائف جذابة، وعمل مقابلات توظيف فعالة، واختيار الأشخاص الذين يتوافقون مع قيم وأهداف المنظمة.

2️⃣ التدريب والتطوير 📚
التدريب المستمر للموظفين هو أحد الأسس الأساسية للنجاح في أي منظمة. يناقش الكتاب أهمية التطوير المهني المستمر ويشرح كيفية تصميم برامج تدريبية تساهم في رفع كفاءة الموظفين وتحسين أداء المنظمة.

3️⃣ إدارة الأداء 📈
تعد إدارة الأداء من المهام الأساسية في الموارد البشرية. يتناول الكتاب كيفية تحديد الأهداف الواضحة للموظفين، وتقديم التغذية الراجعة بانتظام، واستخدام أدوات تقييم الأداء لتحقيق التطور المستمر.

4️⃣ إدارة التعويضات والمزايا 💰
إدارة الرواتب والحوافز هي جزء أساسي من إدارة الموارد البشرية. يناقش الكتاب كيفية تصميم برامج تعويض تنافسية تضمن جذب أفضل الكفاءات، وفي نفس الوقت تحفز الموظفين على الأداء العالي.

5️⃣ حل النزاعات وحل المشكلات ⚖️
في بيئة العمل، لا مفر من حدوث بعض النزاعات بين الموظفين. يشرح الكتاب أساليب حل النزاعات بطرق سلمية وفعالة، وكذلك كيفية التعامل مع المشاكل العمالية بشكل يتسم بالعدالة والإنصاف.

6️⃣ الثقافة التنظيمية 🌟
الكتاب يركز أيضًا على بناء ثقافة تنظيمية قوية تشجع على التعاون والإبداع. فهم القيم المشتركة وأهمية التواصل الفعّال يعزز من روح الفريق ويؤدي إلى نتائج إيجابية.

🌟 الخلاصة:
"دليل الموارد البشرية الأساسي" هو مرجع هام لكل من يعمل في مجال الموارد البشرية أو أصحاب الأعمال الذين يسعون لتحسين الأداء الإداري والتنظيمي. يتيح لك الكتاب فهماً عميقاً حول إدارة الموظفين، بناء فرق عمل قوية، وتنفيذ استراتيجيات فعالة في إدارة الموارد البشرية.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 insurance benefits, diversity, and a lot more. It seems the tips from this book are mostly framed around HR managing in large organizations, compared to smaller organizations/practices. However, the advice can be applied to smaller organizations, so it is still very useful. Overall, this was an informative book that provided me with a foundational framework to approach an HR position.

[Georgia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Gerard Berndsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent book to understand the business from the HR point's of view.
Many examples were (ofcourse) specific to the American job/hr-market.

Probably the book is not deep enough for HR professionals though.

[Jaime Bayona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Está ok, el título del libro lo dice todo. Es una guía práctica y rápida para iniciar en RRHH. Tiene buenos consejos y guías.

[Ana Valeva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apart from the fact that the legal part is associated with the US market only, all other tips are omnipresent for the HR profession.

[Kimby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good guide for people who are in the profession. I was more so looking to learn about the profession so this wasn't overly helpful for me but will come in handy in the future.

[Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great resource.

[Htrang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sach chi N cho muon, rat la bo ich. Ngan gon, suc tich

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Guidance seems outdated

[Manjima · Rating 3 out of 5]

A helpful resource for those new to HR, however some elements are a bit outdated unfortunately at this point.

[Vince Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Nkwa Yellow-Duke · Rating 5 out of 5]

A novel for those that need help with job security.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a good starting place and overview to HR functions. I guess my review may change over the long run depending on how much I refer to it in the coming year.

[Laura Boulay · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book is outdated and it tries to cover too much but ends up saying nothing.

[Kate Huber · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the books I read for HR

[Becca Hoover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Study Sesh.

[Corey Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picked up this book hoping to get a better feel for what it is like to be in the HR department these days as it is recently updated. Keeping up and experiencing all the aspects of managing people for 30 years, I did not learn a lot of new things. It is a good book for newer managers.

I like that technologies now available and the realities of a “buyer’s” staffing market in how offers can best attract the best people is covered.

[Drika · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been an HR professional for more than ten years, and I can honestly say that this book is a great primer on human resources for all levels of management. The topics are discussed in a clear, jargon-free, and concise manner. In my opinion, this book should be required reading for line managers, supervisors, and department heads. Even if you're a seasoned HR professional, not only are there a few gems in this book, it's a much needed break away from the textbook-style books on the subject.

The chapters I found the most valuable were: optimal staffing, performance evaluations, benefits, managing a diverse workforce, and the 21st century workplace. The chapters on benefits and performance evaluations alone are worth the cost of the book. It's a great, quick read and will serve as a reference to many.

[Kevin Eikenberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most all managers and leaders do performance reviews, and most don’t look forward to them.

This practical and broad ranging book may help.

About the final third of the book is a compilation of sample forms that an organization could adopt or adapt, but the first 130 pages applies to all leaders and managers –whether new to performance reviews or even those who have been doing them for years.

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[Asim Alsulimi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recently, I was reading “the Essential HR Handbook, 10th Anniversary Edition" by Sharon Armstrong and Barbara Mitchell.
I must say it is an invaluable resource for both managers and HR professionals.
The book contains a wide range of HR topics, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employee relations. It serves as a quick reference guide, allowing you to find the information you need promptly.
I believe the best way to grow is to learn and explore each aspect and departments of your organization.

[Thamer Altowerqi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I chose this book to cover some aspects of HR which haven't been covered in the Master. it could be a good starting book for those who want to know more about HR specially if they are working in HR without education background in the same field. Most of the examples based on the US organisation which kept me away of the idea sometimes (the legal section for example). In general l, I found it useful for the sake of my objective (to know more about some other aspects of HR)

[Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

It covers all aspect in a very-very-very basic fashion. Like if someone never ever heard about HR. For that purpose, it is excellent. It outlines what are the main topics, and what are the main questions to consider. I think it is most useful for newcomers to HR to get up to speed with the lingo, or for small companies who have no HR function.

[Jennilyn (Thiboult) Nevins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty basic info, but did learn a few things that I hadn't though about before. Definitely gave me a big-picture overview of starting in HR.

[Jitka Egressy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic info. Not bad for begginers. But should cost half...

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's not the most in-depth book on HR practices but should suffice for managers who would like a basic idea of what goes on in the HR world. I'll keep it on the bookshelf nearby in my office.

[Tyson E. Dewsnup · Rating 4 out of 5]

"It's all about the people."

[Wissam · Rating 5 out of 5]

good