The Simple Side of Human Resource Management: Managing People Should Not Be Difficult, Boring or Scary

Learn to understand some of the more complex aspects of human resource management in a simpler context. If you are interested in understanding human resource management in greater detail, but you are just not in the mood for those stale academic written, hard to understand, boring textbooks, then this book is just for you. If you are simply looking for additional information and wish to supplement your existing knowledge on human resource management, well then this book is for you. For the sake of covering both angles, this book includes the academic writing, as well as simpler written interpretations of the same information. The non-academic people amongst us, or simply those who will benefit from a simpler side of things can benefit none the less. With a pinch of salt, a dash of garnish, this book will help you understand some of the in-depth parts of the human resource management paradigm. You may at some parts feel that you have completely lost your way, but fear not. As I have, and many before us, you will survive the journeys into the paradigms of the business management empire. You will learn about Human Resource Management Functions Topics in this section deal with: Roles and Responsibilities of a human resource manager The purpose of developing a human resource plan Recruitment techniques during recruitment and selection Stages of team development Effective communication in leadership and management Developing and implementing a training plan Performance appraisal feedback methods You will learn about Human Resource Management in perspective Topics in this section deal with: Human Resource Lifecycle Human Capital Management Differentiate Workforce Planning vs. Human Resource Planning Importance of Workforce Gap Analysis Succession Planning Link between Strategic Plans and Job Description Difference between Remuneration and Reward Appropriateness of reward systems for motivating employees Benefits of a Well-Functioning Performance Management Process Links between Performance Appraisal and Career Development. I have no doubt you will find this book of significant value.

Jan H Pieterse is the founder of NextCEO, a member of Mensa, serial entrepreneur, specialist software engineer and the author of various business and information technology related articles. He has authored various other articles under pen names. He lives in Centurion, South Africa with his wife and two sons. With almost two decades of hands-on experience, he is a veteran in the information technology field. Entrepreneurship, business management and leadership have always been at the forefront of his aspirations. He was a co-founder of various companies and has contributed and consulted on business development and strategic processes of several of organizations. Learn more about Jan H Pieterse at NextCEO.co.za