Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"Foreword by Jac Fitz-enz, author of The ROI of Human Capital
The importance of an organization's human capital -- its people -- cannot be overstated or overlooked, but like any other asset, it must be carefully managed and monitored. The people in a company reflect the investment not only of money, but also of the time dedicated to developing and executing projects and programs. Investing in Your Company's Human Capital presents five strategies for establishing appropriate levels of investment -- monetary and otherwise -- in workforce initiatives. The book addresses four overarching questions:
* How much should we invest in human capital, and is it possible to spend too much?
* Why is it important to invest (and invest properly) in human capital?
* What measures should be monitored? (the author identifies 24)
* What are the roles of the CEO and other executives and senior team members?
A practical approach to an often mishandled asset, Investing in Your Company's Human Capital is a valuable tool for driving any enterprise's bottom line."
Synopsis
"Foreword by Jac Fitz-enz, author of The ROI of Human Capital
The importance of an organization's human capital -- its people -- cannot be overstated or overlooked, but like any other asset, it must be carefully managed and monitored. The people in a company reflect the investment not only of money, but also of the time dedicated to developing and executing projects and programs. Investing in Your Company's Human Capital presents five strategies for establishing appropriate levels of investment -- monetary and otherwise -- in workforce initiatives. The book addresses four overarching questions:
* How much should we invest in human capital, and is it possible to spend too much?
* Why is it important to invest (and invest properly) in human capital?
* What measures should be monitored? (the author identifies 24)
* What are the roles of the CEO and other executives and senior team members?
A practical approach to an often mishandled asset, Investing in Your Company's Human Capital is a valuable tool for driving any enterprise's bottom line."
About the Author
Dr. Jack Phillips (Chelsea, AL) is known for his ROI methodology, a process that provides hard numbers and accountability for HR, performance improvement, and other programs. He is the author or editor of more than 40 books, including The Human Resources Scorecard.
Table of Contents
"Acknowledgments
Foreword by Jac Fitz-enz
IntroductionPart One How Much Should We Invest in Human Capital? Five Strategies for Decision Making
Chapter 1. Let Others Do It
Chapter 2. Invest the Minimum
Chapter 3. Invest with the Rest
Chapter 4. Invest Until It Hurts
Chapter 5. Invest as Long as There Is a Payoff
Part Two Why Does This Matter? The Importance and Value of Human Capital
Chapter 6. What We Know from Logic and Intuition
Chapter 7. What We Know from Macrolevel Research
Chapter 8. What We Know from ROI Analysis
Part Three What Can We Measure? The Current State of the Art
Chapter 9. Current Human Capital Measures
Part Four What Is the Executive's Role? Why and How Top Management Should Be Involved in Human Capital Management.
Chapter 10. Creating and Using the Human Capital Scorecard
Chapter 11. Executive Commitment and Support
Appendix A Self-Test: How Results-Based Are Your Human Resources Programs?
Appendix B CEO Commitment Checklist
Index"