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

A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge? (HRBoK) is the exceptional volume that holds the Human Resource Body of Knowledge and offers both conceptual frameworks and practical tools to enable HR professionals and aspiring professionals easy access to essential practices. This valuable resource is the official reference for human resource professionals to help them align their organizations with the profession's fundamental and best practices. The text also covers the Core Knowledge Requirements for exams administered by HR Certification Institute. This volume is filled with authoritative insights into the six areas of HR functional expertise: business management and strategy, work force planning and employment, human resource development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and risk management. In addition, the material provides information on exam eligibility, prep tips, and much more. This guide covers the sum-total of what it means to be an HR professional in a modern, ever-evolving field and will be your go-to HR reference for years to come. A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge includes contributions from noted experts on the wide variety of topics that cover the essential skills, knowledge, and methods that define the profession's best practices. Designed to be flexible, the text can be used as a desk reference, self-assessment, or a guide to prepare for certification. This book is filled with the information that can help professionals identify personal skill sets and an organization's practices against the HRCI standards, all while accessing the latest information on strategies that HR professionals can use to aid their organizations and their profession. As the HR field continues to become more diverse and complex, HR professionals need an informational resource for periodic check-ins as well as an authoritative reference. As a certifying body for over four decades, HRCI draws on its collective expertise to codify a standard body of knowledge for the field. A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge is the definitive reference for HR practitioners, organizations, instructors, and certification candidates. HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE® (HRCI®) is the premier credentialing organization for the human resources profession. For 40 years, HRCI has set the standard for HR mastery and excellence around the globe. An independent nonprofit organization, HRCI is dedicated to advancing the HR profession by developing and administering best-in-class accredited certifications.