Defining HR Success 9 Critical

Alonso, Alexander

ISBN 10: 1586443828 / ISBN 13: 9781586443825

Published by Society For Human Resource Management, 2015

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Synopsis:

Today's HR professionals are expected to be valued team members and contribute as business partners, delivering strategic value and solving complex talent challenges to achieve growth for the organization.

Defining HR Success provides a deep dive into the nine core competencies that define high-performing HR practitioners:

· HR Expertise (HR Knowledge)
· Business acumen
· Communication
· Consultation
· Critical evaluation
· Ethical practice
· Global and cultural effectiveness
· Leadership and navigation
· Relationship management

The book helps readers assess their current capabilities and build the skills needed to lead and influence within their organizations. With clear explanations and practical applications, it's an essential guide for aligning HR strategy with business growth and provides HR professionals with a roadmap for personal development and professional excellence in a rapidly evolving field.

About the Authors: Alexander Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP, is SHRM's chief knowledge officer leading intelligence, insights, and innovation functions, as well as SHRM's latest acquisitions, the CEO Academy and Linkage. As leader of SHRM's Research & Insights business units, his total career portfolio has been based upon practical thought leadership designed to make better workplaces and to grow revenue across industry. Alonso's thought leadership has been recognized through various bodies and his research has been featured in numerous media outlets, including USA Today, NBC News, BBC, and CNN.

Debra J. Cohen, Ph.D., is an association executive with more than 25 years of experience advising, speaking, and guiding nonprofit, academic, and for-profit entities. With the publication of this book, Cohen is delivering talks and professional development highlighting how behavior matters to HR professionals and how to develop HR behavioral competencies. As a former senior vice president with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Cohen was responsible for a 50-person division covering knowledge services, original research, and the development of a professionwide competency model. A subject matter expert in HR, management, and organizational behavior, Cohen has expertise in creating and executing new initiatives that support and develop organization strategy. Under her direction, research services were transformed into a million-dollar revenue stream, a curriculum guide for the HR profession was established, and a competency model that forms the basis for a worldwide certification credential was created. She received her Ph.D. in management and human resources and her master's degree in labor and human resources from The Ohio State University. She is a certified HR professional with the designation SHRM-SCP. She is co-author of Defining HR Success: 9 Critical Competencies for HR Professionals (2015) and a co-editor of Developing and Enhancing Teamwork in Organizations: Evidence-Based Best Practices and Guidelines (2013). Prior to joining SHRM, Cohen spent 15 years as an academician teaching HRM at George Washington and George Mason universities. She has published over 50 articles and book chapters and has been published in such journals as Academy of Management Journal, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, and the Journal of Business Ethics.

James N Kurtessis is the manager of validation research for the certification programs at the Society for Human Research Management.

Kari R. Strobel is the director for HR competencies at the Society for Human Resource Management. Prior to joining SHRM she worked at the Office of the Secretary of Defense where she was responsible for leading competency-based strategic human capital planning for the Department of Defense Total Force.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Defining HR Success 9 Critical
Publisher: Society For Human Resource Management
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good