Accountability in Human Resource Management (Improving Human Performance)

Techniques for evaluating the human resource function, and measuring its bottom-line contribution.
This guide develops a results-based approach to human resources that keeps an eye on the bottom line. Based on actual experiences, accepted practices, and a strong 10-year research base, it clearly shows you how to:
Uncover and monitor the costs of human resource (HR) programs
Develop programs emphasizing accountability
Design data-collection instruments for evaluation
Measure the contribution of human resources
Calculate the return on investment
Elevate management's commitment to HR programs

Phillips' nine-step, results-based human resource model helps you analyze, create, and execute successful HR programs. In addition, you'll find a Human Resources Effectiveness Index you can use to measure the overall effectiveness of HR performance. A benchmarking chapter assists you in comparing your success against other organizations. HR professionals, top- and middle-level managers, and students of human resources management will find this book an invaluable resource in which each technique and idea has been tested and proven in actual practice.


'Accountability in Human Resource Management' develops a results-based approach to human resources that keeps an eye on the bottom line. Based on actual experiences, accepted practices, and a strong 10-year research base, it clearly shows you how to:
*Uncover and monitor the costs of human resource (HR) programs
*Develop programs emphasizing accountability
*Design data-collection instruments for evaluation
*Measure the contribution of human resources
*Calculate the return on investment
*Elevate management's commitment to HR programs

Phillips' nine-step, results-based human resource model helps you analyze, create, and execute successful HR programs. In addition, you'll find a Human Resources Effectiveness Index you can use to measure the overall effectiveness of HR performance. A benchmarking chapter assists you in comparing your success against other organizations. HR professionals, top- and middle-level managers, and students of human resources management will find this book an invaluable resource in which each technique and idea has been tested and proven in actual practice.

Based on actual experiences, accepted practices, and a strong 10-year research base, it clearly shows you how to:

Uncover and monitor the costs of human resource (HR) programs

Develop programs emphasizing accountability

Design data-collection instruments for evaluation

Measure the contribution of human resources

Calculate the return on investment

Elevate management's commitment to HR programs

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