Strategic Human Resource Management

SHORTLISTED: 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.

Shows how to meet the challenges of a changing business environment when building a talent pipeline and implement a workforce planning process

Section - ONE: Know your self; Chapter - 01: Continuous personal development; Chapter - 02: Drive and passion; Chapter - 03: Comfort zone; Chapter - 04: Interpersonal skills; Chapter - 05: Bravery; Chapter - 06: Your personal network; Chapter - 07: Inspirational leadership; Section - TWO: Know your business; Chapter - 08: Product; Chapter - 09: People; Chapter - 10: Productivity; Chapter - 11: Annual results; Chapter - 12: Commercial focus; Chapter - 13: Markets and channels; Chapter - 14: Technology; Chapter - 15: Culture; Chapter - 16: Purpose; Section - THREE: Know your industry; Chapter - 17: Competition; Chapter - 18: Business environment; Chapter - 19: Rules and regulations; Chapter - 20: Trends and forecasting; Chapter - 21: Where's the talent?; Chapter - 22: Workforce planning; Chapter - 23: Resources; Section - FOUR: Know your profession; Chapter - 24: Professional accreditation; Chapter - 25: Responsibilities; Chapter - 26: Advisory bodies; Chapter - 27: Career framework; Chapter - 28: Professional development; Chapter - 29: The development of the industry; Chapter - 30: The future of work