High Performance HR: Leveraging Human Resources for Competitive Advantage

by David S. Weiss

A fresh perspective on the HR function, High Performance HRchallenges the traditional view of HR as a service function andreplaces it with a new vision of HR as an internal businessaccountable for the return on investment of essential corporateassets--people and organizational processes. HighPerformance HR not only challenges HR's traditional role, but also provides practical strategies for leveraging HR'srole, priorities, accountabilities, and organizational...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471643858
• ISBN13: 9780471643852
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.3"

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"High-Impact HR" Delivers Strategic Value!

A fresh perspective on the HR function, "High-Impact HR" challenges the traditional view of HR as a service function and replaces it with a new vision of HR as an internal business accountable for the return on investment of essential corporate assets - people and organizational processes."High-Impact HR" not only challenges HR's traditional role, but also provides practical strategies for transforming HR's role, priorities, accountabilities, and organizational design. It positions the human resources function as a key business partner in helping any organization achieve its strategic goals."High-Impact HR" also focuses on what 'not' to do - how and why HR should abandon specific types of work for a better fit with the company's strategic goals. It then provides a roadmap for executives and HR leaders attempting to transform the HR function for competitive advantage.The book has been widely endorsed by major leaders in the field of HR. Here are some examples of endorsements:"It is brilliantly insightful" Lynn Evans, Vice President Nortel Networks"Finally a book that shows us how to build the HR function into one that is truly valued as a strategic business partner - a must-read for all business leaders." James Marchant, Vice President C-MAC Industries"Don't miss this important new book- a must read for the forward-looking HR professional." Dr. Carol Beatty, Queen's University"High-Impact HR" was the best selling book at the 1999 Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario Conference. The National Post listed "High-Impact HR" as the #1 Human Resources bestseller at Books For Business on April 1, 1999 and on April 29, 1999. The Globe and Mail listed "High-Impact HR" as the #8 best-selling business book at Books For Business.