Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager

Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager provides managers with cutting-edge research and evidence-based recommendations to approach people management responsibilities with confidence. It focuses on the special relationship between line managers and employees and covers the entire employee lifecycle, from recruiting to retention. The book is designed for line managers or aspiring managers who want to improve their people management skills and includes activities to accompany each chapter.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

For managers who are not HR professionals, Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager offers cutting-edge research and evidence-based recommendations to help them approach their people management responsibilities with confidence. As the role of day-to-day people management increasingly falls on front-line managers, many lack the necessary training and interest in HR. In the COVID-19's next normal workplace, where managers must engage diverse employees across various working arrangements, effective people management becomes even more challenging.

This book focuses on the unique relationship between line managers and their employees, covering the entire employee lifecycle from recruiting and hiring to long-term retention. The content is grounded in rigorous academic research, yet presented in a conversational tone that avoids technical jargon. Each chapter includes Managers Checkpoints to assist readers in applying the material to their own workplaces, as well as Managers Knots to address gray areas inherent in people management.

Designed for any reader currently working as a line manager or aspiring to a managerial role, this book aims to enhance their people management skills. Combined with a comprehensive instructor package, the book offers various activities to accompany each chapter, including "Some Assembly Required," "In the News," and "Undercover Manager." These activities can be found in the Instructor Resources Download Hub and are tailored to align with student cohorts with varying levels of experience.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 227 x 154 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848724914
Edition number: 2 ed