A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge (HRBoK)

AN ESSENTIAL REFERENCE FOR PROFESSIONALS AND HRCI CERTIFICATION CANDIDATES

"What is the hope for the ideas in this book? To help HR practitioners, academics and thought leaders deliver more value from a shared set of best practices and benchmarks. Whether you are a student of HR, an international HR professional, a seasoned practitioner or professional influencer, it is indeed a great time to be in HR. We know what it takes to be successful, and because of this, HR professionals can be a valued business partner by rising to the opportunities."
From the Foreword by Dave Ulrich

A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge (HRBoK ) is the only official reference for human resource professionals, and a must–have guide for those who wish to further their expertise and career in the HR field. In addition, this indispensable resource is filled with the information needed to help HR professionals align their organizations with essential practices.

HRCI knows what it takes to be successful in HR. Regardless of career path, HR professionals require a combination of certification and competence. Certification gives one a license to act; competence ensures the right actions. A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge (HRBoK) offers a text that is at once a desk reference, a self–assessment guide, and an official resource that can help HR professionals to be more effective.

Introduction: HR Rising to the Opportunity

Dave Ulrich

HR Career Mosaic

HR certification and competencies

Conclusion

Chapter 1: The Human Resource Body of Knowledge: HR BOK

The Building Blocks

The HR Profession

The Age of Organizational Behavior

Structuring Human Resources Departments

The Development of HR Competencies

HR BOK

Chapter 3: Workforce Planning and Employment

The Renaissance of Personality Testing at Work

References

Introduction

Workforce Planning: A Cascading Strategy

Recruiting: Characteristics of People

Reference

The Separation Process

Metrics

Succession Planning

Global Workforce Planning

Suggested Study or Organizational Audit Activities

Chapter 4: Human Resource Development

Introduction

Employee Training

Theories of Motivation

Instructional Design

References

Talent Management

Employee Development

Metrics

Suggested Study or Organizational Audit Activities

References

Chapter 5: Compensation and Benefits

References

Introduction

Strategic Compensation

Designing pay systems

Employee Benefit Programs

CAB Outsourcing

Expatriate Compensation

Executive Compensation

Metrics

Suggested Study or Organizational Audit Activities

Chapter 6: Employee and Labor Relations

Introduction

Manage the EE Relationship

Employee Communication and Feedback

Discipline and Terminations

Manage the Union Relationship

Suggested Study Or Organizational Audit Activities

Chapter 7: Risk Management

Introduction

A Focus on Compliance

Risk Assessments

Injury and Illness Prevention Programs

Return to Work Programs

A Focus on Prevention

Employee Communication and Safety Training

Risk Management Techniques

Metrics

Suggested Study or Organizational Audit Activities

Appendix A: Alphabetical Listing of Legal Issues

Affirmative Action Plans (AAP)

Mission Statement

VEVRAA AAP

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

Australian Federal Privacy Act of 1988

Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)

Common Law Doctrines

Copyright Act of 1976

Davis Bacon Act of 1931

Drug–Free Workplace Act of 1988

EEO Survey

Executive Orders

Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970 (FCRA)

Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA)

Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)

Glass Ceiling Act of 1991

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)

Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA)

International Labor Organization (ILO)

International Trade Organizations

Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (MSHA)

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA)

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): Guidelines for multinational enterprises (MNE)

Patient Protection Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA, ACA, Obamacare)

Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA)

Privacy Act of 1974

Privacy Shield and Safe Harbor Frameworks

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 501, 503, and 505

Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX)

Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA)

Sexual Harassment

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA)

United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010

United States Patent Act of 1790

Wage Garnishment Law, Federal

Walsh Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936

Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification Act 0f 1988 (WARN)

Workers Compensation

Quick Reference Guide: Agencies, Court Cases, Terms, and Laws

SANDRA M. REED, SPHR, is a leading expert in the certification of Human Resource Professionals with 20 years of practical HR experience. She is the author of the 4th edition of the PHR/SPHR: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide and PHR/SPHR Exam Prep for Dummies. Sandra, owner of epocHResources, is a sought–after, engaging facilitator of human resource and management principles with a strong focus on strategic business management and employee development. She has been SPHR® certified since 2007.