Synopses & Reviews
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[shelving code]Human Resource Management
Shaping Your HR Role
Succeeding in Today’s Organizations
William Kahnweiler and Jennifer Kahnweiler
"Combining HR science and soul, this soup-to-nuts book brilliantly tells how HR works, how HR pros make it work, and how you can make HR a career that works.
— Chip R. Bell, Author, Managers as Mentors
"With over sixty years of combined HR experience, the Kahnweilers’ continued passion for HR comes through in Shaping Your HR Role. Their passion, however, does not preclude them from giving an honest portrayal of HR—the good and not-so-good.
Their insights are right on, presenting the reader with a real foundation for success in HR. This book characterizes HR in real-world practical terms rather than in abstract superlatives, and illustrates the challenges HR professionals confront on a daily basis.
This book is worthwhile for anyone in HR but particularly so for those somewhat new to HR and those considering an HR career. I wish I had read this book twenty years ago."
— Steve Hewitt, Senior Professional in Human Resources, The Hewitt Group
Shaping Your HR Role is written for human resources practitioners and provides readers with tools, guidelines, ideas, and strategies for developing their role within the human resources function. The text focuses on current issues and future trends in both the HR profession and the workplace.
As organizations continue to be forced to function in a lean and mean manner, HR professionals are now required to manage outsourcing functions and to move through multiple internal roles. This book acts as a roadmap to help them plan and implement these roles quickly and efficiently, while still aligning with their organization’s strategy. The authors combine both theory and practical case studies to support development, as well as incorporating interviews with HR directors from organizations across a wide range of industries and sectors.
William M. Kahnweiler, Ph.D., is Associate Professor and Director of Human Resource Degree Programs at Georgia State University.
Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D., is founder and owner of About YOU, Inc., an Atlanta-based consulting firm specializing in career transition for professionals.
Review
"Combining HR science and soul, this soup-to-nuts book brilliantly tells how HR works, how HR pros make it work, and how you can make HR your career that works."
-- Chip R. Bell, author, Managers as Mentors
"With over sixty years of combined HR experience, the Kahnweilers’ continued passion for HR comes through in this book. Their passion, however, does not preclude them from giving an honest portrayal of HR – the good and not-so-good.
Their insights are right on, presenting the reader with a real foundation for success in HR. This book characterizes HR in real-world practical terms rather than in abstract superlatives, and illustrates the challenges HR professionals confront on a daily basis.
This book is worthwhile for anyone in HR but particularly so for those somewhat new to HR and those considering an HR career. I wish I had read this book twenty years ago."
-- Steve Hewitt, Senior Professional in Human Resources, The Hewitt Group
Review
r, does not preclude them from giving an honest portrayal of HR the good and not-so-good.
Their insights are right on, presenting the reader with a real foundation for success in HR. This book characterizes HR in real-world practical terms rather than in abstract superlatives, and illustrates the challenges HR professionals confront on a daily basis.
This book is worthwhile for anyone in HR but particularly so for those somewhat new to HR and those considering an HR career. I wish I had read this book twenty years ago."
-- Steve Hewitt, Senior Professional in Human Resources, The Hewitt Group
Synopsis
This book has been written for the HR Practitioner and will provide readers with tools, guidelines, ideas, and strategies for developing their role within the Human Resources function. This text focuses on current issues and future trends in both the HR profession and the workplace. Organizations will continue to be forced to function in a lean and mean manner, HR professionals are now required to manage outsourcing functions and to move through multiple internal roles quickly. This book will act as a roadmap to help them plan and implement these roles quickly and efficiently, aligned to their organizations strategy.
· Helps HR practitioners develop their role and skills
· Combines theory and practical case studies to support development.
· Incorporates interviews with HR directors from organizations across a range of industries and sectors
Synopsis
tate University.
Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D., is founder and owner of About YOU, Inc., an Atlanta-based consulting firm specializing in career transition for professionals.
About the Author
She has over 25 years experience in consulting across a wide range of industries and has helped thousands of individuals resolve their career challenges. As an active faculty member of the American Management Association and an instructor at Emory Universitys Institute for Professional Learning, she delivers many courses in leadership, career development, and communication skills.
Dr. Kahnweiler has been an internal consultant for GE Capital, AGL Resources, and the U.S. Dept. of Education. External
consulting assignments have included projects with the Department of Homeland Security, Turner Broadcasting, AT&T, and
the Coca-Cola Company. As Vice President of Manchester, an international human resources consulting firm, she delivered
and marketed programs to senior executives. Earlier in her career, Jennifer was Director of Career Development and
Placement at the University of Cincinnati. Jennifer is an entrepreneur and collaborated with Catalyst to create one of
the first firm in the country to offer nationwide career assistance to relocating dual-income families. As a media expert, Dr. Kahnweiler writes a regular column on work issues for AARP The Magazine, which has a circulation of over 28 million
readers. She has been a guest host and frequent career expert on JobTalk, a nationally syndicated weekly radio show on
workplace issues and has also been interviewed on CNN radio. Jennifer has been published in over 20 trade and professional
publications and has been quoted in The New York Tim
Table of Contents
Dedication
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Laying the Groundwork for Success
Help Wanted: Competent and Confident HR Professionals
The Opportunities
The Challenges
Making Development a Priority
Bring Who You Are To What You Do
References
Chapter 2 What Does an HR Career Look Like Today?: Opportunities, Appeals, and Challenges
The Opportunities: A Multitude of Options in Crafting an HR Career
The Many and Varied Appeals of an HR Career
The Challenges of an HR Career
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 3 The Many Hats HR Professionals Wear
Role Framework
A Few Caveats
Role Descriptions
Primary Skills Required of Each Role
Choosing Ones Role'"Some Guidelines
Consulting Careers
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 4 The HR Career Success Model
Why a Model?
Underlying Assumptions of The HR Career Success Model
The Model
Additional Considerations
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 5 Actions to Take: Learning About Yourself
Experience'"The Great Teacher
What Skills Do You Bring to the Table?
Traits'"What is the Way You Approach the World?
Values'"What Would You Fight For?
Likes and Dislikes'"Knowing What Excites (and Deflates) You
Emotional Intelligence'"How Do We Manage Ourselves and Our Relationships?
More Strategies for Gaining Self Knowledge
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 6 Actions to Take: Learning About the Field
Learning About the Functional Areas of HR
Learning About Issues and Trends in HR
Structured Learning Experiences
Unstructured Learning Experiences
Additional Guides, Steps, and Tips for Gaining Field Knowledge
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 7 Actions to Take: Learning About the Organization
Our Assumptions About Organizations
The Success Model Factors
Guides to Learning About the Organization
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 8 Achieving Results: Pathways to Success
Illustrative Case Studies
Win-Win
Passion
Marketing by the Customer
Demonstrating Impact
Values Conflicts
References
Chapter 9 Your Future in Human Resources: Career Development Planning for the Savvy (and Sometimes Stubborn)
The Case for Development
Where Does Motivation Come From?
Planning for Your Development: Getting Started
Key Trends Affecting Your Plans
Proven Development Steps
The Next Dwelling House
References
Appendices
Appendix A'"Exercises and Activities to Gain Self-Knowledge
Appendix B'"HR and HR-related Professional Associations
Appendix C'"Interview Guide
Appendix D'"Example of HR Career Paths
Index