The Big Book of HR

by Barbara Mitchell, Cornelia Gamlem

The complete guide to human resources processes, issues, and best practices by two of the most seasoned and respected HR professionals.

Managing people is the biggest challenge any organization faces. It’s a challenge that has grown even more difficult over the past decade. Since The Big Book of HR was first published, we’ve seen dramatic changes in the workplace and the workforce. This 10th anniversary edition incorporates discussions and reflections on these changes and examines new and emerging trends useful for any business owner, manager, or HR professional, with the most current information to get the most from their talent—from strategic HR-related issues to the smallest tactical details of managing people.

The Big Book of HR, 10th Anniversary Edition includes up-to-date information about:
The challenges of remote and distributed workforces
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Workplace harassment and its prevention
Changing technology and its impact on every facet of people management
Pay equity and its effect on transparency in compensation
Benefits that meet the needs of a multigenerational workforce
State and local laws that are addressing societal changes
Gamification and other training strategies

Genres: Business, Historical Romance, Nonfiction, Reference

331 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2022

Reviews

[David McClendon, Sr · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Big Book of HR was interesting and fact-filled. It was well-written and contained a good deal of the information I was looking for.

[Jitka Egressy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not crazy by this book. Sure a few helpful informations, but definetely not "Bible of HR".

I really like examples from real companies.

[Jen]

marginally better but still wanted to kill myself

[Troy DuJardin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ugh.

[Derek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wanted a overview of what it is that HR does, and better understand how they strengthen the company. This book does just that, and the audiobook version allowed me to do that with found time.

It's sad how much of HR is posistioning so you can better defend yourself when the lawsuits come.

[Lindsay LaFran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good insights and up to date information across a variety of HR topics

[David Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative

[Deirdre Honner · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Big Book of HR provides a complete overview of human resources. It covers topics including recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee performance development, technology, and potential impact.

That's the dry account.

The rich account is this: The Big Book of HR provides some terrific insight into the day-to-day responsibilities in an HR office. The book examines concepts, includes definitions, has links to resources, and ends each chapter with discussion questions.

It covers a lot of ground.

The drawback for such a great book is that it's in print. Links will quickly become outdated. Social media strategies will change. Laws will change.

But that's life.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone just starting out in HR, is thinking about HR, or would like some ideas for alternative thoughts and ideas.

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not paid for this review. Views and endorsement are my own.

[Keli Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reminders for new people in the industry.

[Ly Vanndy]

I wanna read this book.