Human Resources Kit For Dummies (eBook)

Andrea Butcher is the CEO of HRD, a leadership development company. She is a renowned keynote speaker, talent strate-gist, execu-tive coach, and expert facilitator. She also hosts HRD's weekly podcast, Being [at Work]. She is also the co-founder of Next Gen Talent, an organization focused on the development of emerging HR and talent leaders.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Embracing the Evolving Role of HR 5

Chapter 1: Peeking into the World of HR 7

Chapter 2: Setting the Stage: Trends in the HR and Talent Space 13

Chapter 3: Leveraging HR Technology 23

Part 2: Putting the Right People in the Right Roles 35

Chapter 4: Creating a Talent Strategy Aligned with Business Strategy 37

Chapter 5: Kicking Off the Hiring Process 57

Chapter 6: Attracting Great Talent 69

Chapter 7: Narrowing the Pool: Evaluating and Assessing Candidates 91

Chapter 8: Maximizing the Interviewing Process 109

Chapter 9: Making the Hiring Decision 131

Part 3: Retaining and Engaging Talent 157

Chapter 10: Onboarding: Setting Up New Team Members for Success 159

Chapter 11: Ensuring a Competitive Total Rewards System 181

Chapter 12: Putting Together the Right Benefits Package 203

Chapter 13: Creating a Meaningful Employee Experience 229

Part 4: Developing Talent 253

Chapter 14: Providing the Right Growth Experiences for Team Members 255

Chapter 15: Pathing Careers and Developing Leaders 271

Chapter 16: Managing Ongoing Performance 293

Part 5: Minimizing Organizational Risk 309

Chapter 17: Navigating Risks When Hiring and Leading Team Members 311

Chapter 18: Handling Difficult Situations 329

Part 6: The Part of Tens 359

Chapter 19: Ten (or So) Best Practices for HR and Talent Leaders 361

Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Strategies for Building Relationships with Key Stakeholders 367

Chapter 21: Ten Skills You Need for Navigating Paradox 373

Appendix: What's Online 377

Index 383