Books - Human Resources

HR Training to Avoid Lawsuits, Audits, and Fines-Print Version

Human Resources (HR) training is a major responsibility. Whether you’re a training professional, a veteran of company training, or have just been asked to take over or start up a training program, you have a lot riding on your shoulders. Learn more

HR Essentials Kit - ADAAA Compliance-2011 (Download)

You don’t have to spend hours going through and interpreting the new regulations, then more time searching for material to train your employees. New ADAAA regulations effective May 24, 2011 bring two big changes that will impact your workplace: #1. a much wider range of what qualifies as a disability and #2. increased responsibility on employers as it relates to documentation or THE BURDEN OF PROOF. Every employer with 15 or more employees must comply—private sector and government agencies.

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Workplace Investigations: The HR Manager's Step-by-Step Guide

When you uncover employee wrongdoing, or an employee comes to you with a complaint, you have to be ready to investigate. That's why it makes so much sense to have Workplace Investigations: The HR Manager's Step-by-Step Guide close at hand. Learn more

Managing Safety from The HR Desk - Binder

This practical safety handbook designed for the HR manager with safety responsibilities gives you the guidance and tools to develop and implement a successful workplace safety and health program.

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Pfeiffer's Classic Activities for Diversity Training

Pfeiffer s Classic Activities for Diversity Training provides a wide range of approaches -- activities, exercises, and models -- to help understand and leverage a diverse workforce. This essential resource offers a valuing approach that puts the emphasis on reframing diversity in the workplace as an opportunity to improve organizational performance. A compilation of material carefully chosen from three decades of the Pfeiffer Annuals and Handbooks, Pfeiffer s Classic Activities for Diversity Training is a treasure chest of sound theory and practical tools that can be put to use immediately whether you're a trainer or a consultant Learn more

Encyclopedia of Prewritten Personnel Policies - Binder

Why reinvent the wheel when you can have over 350 expertly written sample personnel policies on 100 HR subjects at your fingertips? Learn more

Tough Training Topics: A Presenter's Survival Guide - Book

Written by Dr. Steve Albrecht, a battle-hardened trainer who has spent much of his professional life taking assignments most trainers would rather avoid, this vital resource presents Albrecht’s proven approach for surviving the really tough training topics. Tough Training Topics covers a wide-variety of thorny issues including sexual harassment prevention, drug and alcohol policies, workplace violence prevention, hostile terminations, stress management, safety and security education, employee orientations, conflict resolution, and many more. Learn more

5 Steps to Legal Background Checks That Really Work

Hiring new employees is expensive and time-consuming—and if you hire the wrong person, the trouble and expense can be endless. Whether handled by supervisors and managers or assigned to a centralized human resources (HR) department, hiring decisions are among the most important decisions made in any company. Learn more

HR Consultant-In-A-Box

A complete employee handbook with 68 policies and procedures covering everything from dress code to personal leave. Includes step-by-step procedures for worry-free recruiting, selecting, hiring, reviewing, disciplining, and terminating. Learn more

Wage & Hour Compliance Solutions for HR

Wage & Hour Compliance: Practical Solutions for HR provides you with detailed guidance on how to comply with the FLSA and takes you through the most complicated wage & hour issues that HR practitioners encounter. Learn more

HR Training Repros - The Employment Process - Book

Train your supervisors to avoid critical mistakes in day-to-day activities that could result in litigation and have serious impact on productivity, morale, turnover—and the bottom line. Common problem human resource functions covered are hiring and performance evaluation. Learn more

50 Employment Laws in 50 States 2011 Edition

50 Employment Laws in 50 States, 2011 Edition is the revolutionary guidebook that puts ALL the most need-to-know employment law information - for each of the 50 states - right at your fingertips. Learn more

H1N1-Swine Flu: How to Prevent and Respond Report

Why do you need this special report? There is an enormous amount of information that the CDC has published to address the threat of H1N1 (Swine) flu, but this report gives you 5 strategic steps to protect your business and your employees. Learn more

10 Minute HR Trainer

Book/Binder

Here's the system that provides targeted training for your HR supervisors in just 10 minutes per session. You get prewritten trainer outlines, and reproducible handouts on 50 essential HR topics, plus case studies and quizzes. Free quarterly updates. Learn more

2009 - 2010 EHS Salary Guide: Special Report - Print

The environmental, health, and safety fields are in the midst of change. Job responsibilities are shifting and you are being asked to do more with less. As an EHS professional, it's hard to tell if you are being paid competitively. Learn more

Employee Survey Question Guidebook

Make the most of your survey efforts using the Employee Survey Question Guidebook. The Employee Survey book covers survey goals, the process, planning your reports, writing the questionnaire, and many other topics to help you develop an effective, relevant survey. Learn more

HR Management Checklists - Binder

Created by employment law experts, this unique and practical handbook provides prewritten checklists that help spot and correct compliance problems before they become costly lawsuits. Learn more

25 Role Plays for Interview Training - (3-Ring Binder)

Use this selection of best practice Interview role plays to structure interview training exercises in five areas that use interview style management communication Learn more

HR Audit Checklists

2010 Edition! 

Uncover potential HR compliance problems before they arise, while making certain each policy is current and provides the best information for your company.

HR audit topics addressed include: How to conduct a self-audit, Affirmative action laws, EEO, Discrimination, Workplace harassment, Termination, Communication, Salary and pay, Discipline, Safety, Health and security, Retirement and pension, Benefits-including 2010 HealthCare Reform, managing flexible work schedules, telecommunting, electronic monitoring, workplace violence. 

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What to Do about Personnel Problems in [Your State] Binder

For over 20 years, human resource managers have relied on this practical state labor laws resource to understand and stay on top of ever-changing employment regulations in their states. Learn more

2010 Pay Budget Survey - Book

The results of 2010 Pay Budget Survey are in and employers are indicating slightly higher increases in merit and general pay next year. Results were compiled from over 1,600 organizations who responded to this year's survey.

This concise report quickly identifies trends in employment compensation and will equip you with the data necessary to remain competitive in the employment market. Learn more

Official Trucking Safety Guide

Thousands of customers trust this timesaving guide. You should too!

• Eliminates the need to check multiple sources for state-specific information Learn more

The Complete Guide to ADA Compliance

At last there is a practical guide that makes sense out of federal and state regulations having to do with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Learn more

Coaching Effectiveness Workshop Instructor's Guide

Everyone these days is talking about “coaching.” But do your employees understand what “coaching” really means? More importantly, do they practice it regularly? Learn more

Cultural and Diversity Awareness Facilitators Guide Kit

The Cultural Diversity and Awareness Profile will help individuals understand how much awareness and commitment exists towards the diversity of individuals and different backgrounds in their organization.

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