Human Resources Kit For Dummies

A company's ability to grow and stay on top of customer demandhas always depended heavily on the quality of its people. Now, morethan ever, businesses recognize that finding (and keeping) a highlyskilled and motivated workforce is pivotal to success. Maybe you'rea business owner and your company is growing, or you're an employeeat a small- to midsize-company and management has asked you to takeon some—or all—of their HR functions. Either way,knowing how to set up and implement successful HR practices (not tomention navigating the legal minefields in today's increasinglyregulated environment) can be tricky.

Human Resources Kit For Dummies is your one-stop resourcefor learning the nuts and bolts of HR. It gives you forms andtemplates that you can put to immediate and productive use.

• New information on anti-discrimination legislation; measuringperformance; hiring, firing, and retaining employees; and trainingand development plans
• The latest info on online and social media policies
• Updated forms and contracts, from job application forms andsample employee policies to performance appraisals and benefit planworksheets

If you're currently working in Human Resources or areresponsible for employees in your business, the tools presentedhere help you maximize the effectiveness of your own HRprogram.