Strategic Human Resource Management: An HR Professional's Toolkit

FINALIST: Business Book Awards 2020 - HR & Management Category

HR's contribution to the business goes beyond its traditional role of managing hiring, discipline and payroll. Strategic Human Resource Management is a practical guide for all those in HR roles to support wider organizational goals and objectives whilst developing and engaging individual employees through focussing on the concept of 'People Experience'.

Drawing upon tools, exercises and case studies, this complete resource covers the core areas that are essential to achieving competitive advantage through understanding yourself, your business, your industry and your profession. Strategic Human Resource Management shows how to hone the personal skills needed to excel in HR and leadership positions, such as authenticity, network building and managing stakeholder relationships, alongside the importance of focussing on self-care and mental wellbeing.

This book provides guidance on building competitor awareness, markets and channels, trends and forecasting and interpreting financial results in order to build commercial acumen. Career frameworks, professional accreditation and the importance of continued personal and professional development are also explored, in addition to technological trends and the future of work in a changing business environment. This comprehensive toolkit is an indispensable resource for HR professionals who want to implement HR practices that benefit the business and its workforce, and make an impact within their organization and profession.

Author: Karen Beaven
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 02/26/2019
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780749484040
ISBN10: 0749484047
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management
- Business & Economics | Management | General

About the Author
Karen Beaven is an executive coach and the founder of the HR Entrepreneur's Network. She has operated at HR Director level for a number of years at companies including River Island and AllSaints, and has been ranked as one of the most influential HR practitioners by HR Magazine in 2016 and 2017. She was also recognised as HR Director of the year in 2015 and has been listed as a Global HR superstar by HRO Today.