External Resources Explored

Week 1:
  1. A book that discusses the history and origin of the Human Resources field.                              Kaufman, Bruce E.. Hired Hands or Human Resources? : Case Studies of HRM Programs and Practices in Early American Industry, Cornell University Press, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nec-business-ebooks/detail.action?docID=3138095 (Links to an external site.)Created from nec-business-ebooks on 2021-09-08 20:10:27.
  2. A book that discusses how to be a true business partner.                                                                Miller, Tony. Human Resources As Business Partner : How to Maximize the Value and Financial Contribution of HR, Business Expert Press, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nec-business-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4978885


Week 2:

  1. This book is about keying on important behavioral competencies.                                             Cohen, D. (2017). Developing Proficiency in HR : 7 Self-Directed Activities for HR Professionals. Society For Human Resource Management.
  2. This book is about finding and retaining the best talent.                                                         Michaels, E., Handfield-Jones, H., & Axelrod, B. (2001). The war for talent. Boston, Mass: Harvard Business School Press.
  3. This article is about attracting and retaining talent with the right skills.                                       Satell, G., & Windschitl, C. (2021). High-Performing Teams Start with a Culture of Shared Values. Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 1–6.
  4. This video explains how HR was in the past and where it's going in the future.                           SHRM. (2021). The Shift in the Future Focus of Hr | Shrm. Retrieved September 17, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnJZsandyzI.

Week 3:
  1. This article explores how individuals react to change in the workplace.                                    Inger G. Stensaker, Christine B. Meyer, (2012), "Change experience and employee reactions: developing capabilities for change,” Personnel Review, Vol. 41 Iss: 1 pp. 106 - 124
  2. This article explains the pros and cons of 720-degree appraisals.                                             Shilu, V. (2016). 720 Degree Performance Appraisal – A Conceptual Framework. Global Journal for Research Analysis, 5(5), 332–333.
  3. This book focuses on processes to meet organizational objectives.                                        Carson, M., Douthitt, S., & Mondore, S. (2011). Business-focused HR: 11 processes to drive results. Society For Human Resource Management.

Week 4:

  1. This article discusses how tracking metrics impact the company's performance.                          Sen, A., & Haque, S. (2016). HR Metrics and the Financial Performance of a Firm. Journal of Management Research (09725814), 16(3), 177–184.
  2. This article discusses the use of geofencing and remote monitoring systems of vehicles.        Skydel, Seth. "Hands-free: vehicle tracking, geofencing and remote monitoring technologies improve safety, productivity and efficiency, and lower costs." Transport Technology Today Feb. 2009: 6+. Business Insights: Global. Web. 29 Sept. 2021.
  3. This article discusses how HR can make decisions based on metrics and analytics.                       SMIT, D. (2021). Make POWERFUL HR decisions: HR metrics and analytics enable HR departments to make evidence-based decisions that enhance their credibility. HR Future, 24–25.

Week 5:
  1. This article explains HR's role in change.                                                                                   Alfes, K., Shantz, A. D., Bailey, C., Conway, E., Monks, K., & Fu, N. (2019). Perceived human resource system strength and employee reactions toward change: Revisiting human resource's remit as change agent. Human Resource Management, 58(3), 239–252. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21948 (Links to an external site.)
  2. This article discussed the pre and post pandemic remote work life.                                          Mlitz, Kimberly. (2021). Remote work frequency before and after COVID-19 in the United States 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1122987/change-in-remote-work-trends-after-covid-in-usa/
  3. This article explains the SHRM certification.                                                                             Society of Human Resources. What is SHRM Certification?https://www.shrm.org/certification/about/Pages/default.aspx
  4. This article discusses dysfunctions of teams and how to fix them.                                             Gladis, S., & Dunlop, C. W. (2021, August 1). Restoring Broken Teams: What really works to guide teams from troubled to high performing. TD Magazine.
  5. This article discusses the characteristics of high-performing teams.                                              Keller, S., & Meaney, M. (2017). High-performing teams: A timeless leadership topic. McKinsey Quarterly, 3, 81–87.zine, 75(8), 50.
  6. This article notes traits of high-performing teams.                                                                      New Report from Front Finds Top Motivations and Traits of High-Performing Teams. (2021, August 25). Business Wire, p. NA. Retrieved from https://bi.gale.com/global/article/GALE%7CA673126511 ?u=li rn13050&sid=ebsco
  7.  This SHRM article explains how to develop high-performing teams.                                   Society of Human Resource Management. (2016). Developing and Sustaining High-Performance Work Teams. https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/toolkits/pages /developingandsustaininghigh-performanceworkteams.aspx

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