A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge (HRBoK)

An essential reference for HR professionals

A Guide to the HR Body of Knowledge (HRBoK) from HR Certification Institute (HRCI®) is an essential reference book for HR professionals and a must-have guide for those who wish to further their expertise and career in the HR field. This book will help HR professionals align their organizations with essential practices while also covering the Core Knowledge Requirements for all exams administered by HRCI. Filled with authoritative insights into the six areas of HR functional expertise: Business Management and Strategy; Workforce Planning and Employment; Human Resource Development; Compensation and Benefits; Employee and Labor Relations; and Risk Management, this volume also covers information on exam eligibility, and prep tips.

Contributions from dozens of HR subject matter experts cover the skills, knowledge, and methods that define the profession's best practices. Whether used as a desk reference, or as a self-assessment, this book allows you to:

• Assess your skill set and your organization's practices against the HRCI standard

• Get the latest information on strategies HR professionals can use to help their organizations and their profession

• Gain insight into the body of knowledge that forms the basis for all HRCI certification exams

As the HR field becomes more diverse and complex, HR professionals need an informational "home base" for periodic check-ins and authoritative reference. As a certifying body for over four decades, HRCI has drawn upon its collective expertise to codify a standard body of knowledge for the field. The HRBoK is the definitive resource that will be your go-to HR reference for years to come.

Auteur

SANDRA M. REED, SPHR, is a leading expert in the certification of Human Resource Professionals with 20 years of practical HR experience. She is the author of the 4th edition of the PHR/SPHR: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide and PHR/SPHR Exam Prep for Dummies. Sandra, owner of epocHResources, is a sought-after, engaging facilitator of human resource and management principles with a strong focus on strategic business management and employee development. She has been SPHR® certified since 2007.

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A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge™ (HRBoK) is the exceptional volume that holds the Human Resource Body of Knowledge and offers both conceptual frameworks and practical tools to enable HR professionals and aspiring professionals easy access to essential practices. This valuable resource is the official reference for human resource professionals to help them align their organizations with the profession's fundamental and best practices. The text also covers the Core Knowledge Requirements for exams administered by HR Certification Institute.

This volume is filled with authoritative insights into the six areas of HR functional expertise: business management and strategy, work force planning and employment, human resource development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and risk management. In addition, the material provides information on exam eligibility, prep tips, and much more. This guide covers the sum-total of what it means to be an HR professional in a modern, ever-evolving field and will be your go-to HR reference for years to come. A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge includes contributions from noted experts on the wide variety of topics that cover the essential skills, knowledge, and methods that define the profession's best practices. Designed to be flexible, the text can be used as a desk reference, self-assessment, or a guide to prepare for certification. This book is filled with the information that can help professionals identify personal skill sets and an organization's practices against the HRCI standards, all while accessing the latest information on strategies that HR professionals can use to aid their organizations and their profession. As the HR field continues to become more diverse and complex, HR professionals need an informational resource for periodic check-ins as well as an authoritative reference. As a certifying body for over four decades, HRCI draws on its collective expertise to codify a standard body of knowledge for the field. A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge is the definitive reference for HR practitioners, organizations, instructors, and certification candidates. HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE® (HRCI®) is the premier credentialing organization for the human resources profession. For 40 years, HRCI has set the standard for HR mastery and excellence around the globe. An independent nonprofit organization, HRCI is dedicated to advancing the HR profession by developing and administering best-in-class accredited certifications.

Résumé
An essential reference for HR professionals

A Guide to the HR Body of Knowledge (HRBoKTM) from HR Certification Institute (HRCI®) is an essential reference book for HR professionals and a must-have guide for those who wish to further their expertise and career in the HR field. This book will help HR professionals align their organizations with essential practices while also covering the Core Knowledge Requirements for all exams administered by HRCI. Filled with authoritative insights into the six areas of HR functional expertise: Business Management and Strategy; Workforce Planning and Employment; Human Resource Development; Compensation and Benefits; Employee and Labor Relations; and Risk Management, this volume also covers information on exam eligibility, and prep tips.

Contributions from dozens of HR subject matter experts cover the skills, knowledge, and methods that define the profession's best practices. Whether used as a desk reference, or as a self-assessment, this book allows you to:

• Assess your skill set and your organization's practices against the HRCI standard
• Get the latest information on strategies HR professionals can use to help their organizations and their profession
• Gain insight into the body of knowledge that forms the basis for all HRCI certification exams

As the HR field becomes more diverse and complex, HR professionals need an informational "home base" for periodic check-ins and authoritative reference. As a certifying body for over four decades, HRCI has drawn upon its collective expertise to codify a standard body of knowledge for the field. The HRBoK is the definitive resource that will be your go-to HR reference for years to come.

Contenu

Acknowledgments xi

Acknowledgments from the First Edition xiii

About the Author xv

Foreword HR Rising to the Opportunity xvii
Dave Ulrich

HR Career Mosaic xviii

HR Certification and Competencies xix

Conclusion xxiii

Notes xxiii

Chapter 1 The Human Resource Body of Knowledge: HRBoKTM 1

The Building Blocks 1

The HR Profession 4

The Age of Organizational Behavior 10

Structuring Human Resource Departments 11

The Development of HR Competencies 17

HRBoK TM 31

Notes 32

Chapter 2 Business Management and Strategy 33

Introduction 33

General Business Principles 35

HR as a Strategic Partner 51

Organizational Development (OD) 80

The Role of HR 98

Suggested Study or Organizational Audit Activities 106

References 106

Chapter 3 Workforce Planning and Employment 109

Introduction 111

Workforce Planning: A Cascading Strategy 111

Recruiting: Characteristics of People 124

The Separation Process 156

Metrics 157

Succession Planning 160

Global Workforce Planning 161

Suggested Study or Organizational Audit Activities 169

Notes 170

References 170

Chapter 4 Human Resource Development 171

Introduction 174

Employee Training 175

Theories of Motivation 184

Instructional Design 191

Talent Management 204

Employee Development …