Human Resources 03/04

UNIT 1. Human Resource Management in Perspective Part A. The Environment of Human Resource Management 1. HR OutsourcingA Money-Saving Strategy, Stephen Norman and Rob Arbuckle, Credit Union Executive , March 2000 Many small- and medium-sized organizations are finding it difficult to staff a human resources (HR) department, so they are "renting" the expertise they need when they need it by outsourcing their HR functions. 2. What Is an Employee? The Answer Depends on the Federal Law, Charles J. Muhl, Monthly Labor Review , January 2002 You may think you are hiring a consultant or an independent contractor, but according to federal law, it may be an employee. Does it make a difference? You bet! Part B. Human Resources and Corporate Strategy 3. Strategizing for HR, Kathryn Tyler, HR Magazine , February 2001 Human resource departments must develop their own visionone that complements the vision of the corporationif they are going to be involved in the strategic planning of the organization. 4. Managing in the New Millennium: Survivors of Organizational Downsizing, Patricia M. Buhler, Supervision , October 2001 After the pain of a downsizing, the people who are leftthe survivorsare going to need special attention from management if the organization is going to prosper. 5. Strategic Human Resources Management in Government: Unresolved Issues, Jonathan Tompkins, Public Personnel Management , Spring 2002 Strategic human resource planning in government is different from the private sector. This article addresses those differences and how they alter that function. Part C. Americans With Disabilities Act 6. A Statute for Liberty, Peter McGeer, People Management , January 2002 In Britain, legislation regarding the employment of disabled people is still in its beginning stages. Peter McGeer looks at how the American experience in this area can help the British as they address the problems of disabled workers. Part D. Sexual Harassment 7. Sexual Harassment: It Doesn't Go With the Territory, Rachel Thompson, Herizons , Winter 2002 Despite all the negative publicity and court decisions, sexual harassment continues to be a problem in the workplace. Here are some of the things that can be done about it. Part E. 9/11 and the War on Terror 8. Why 9/11 Didn't Change the Workplace, Shari Caudron, Workforce , March 2002 Studies after September 11, 2001, show that the terrorist attacks did not bring massive changes to the American workplace. HR professionals need to monitor the needs of their employees to keep this from happening. 9. Dealing With HR Issues Following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, Robert W. Lincoln Jr., Employment Relations Today , Winter 2002 The terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania have presented human resource professionals with a new set of problems, especially in areas of safety and security. How to address these problems is the subject of this article. UNIT 2. Meeting Human Resource Requirements Part A. Job Requirements 10. Using Telecommuting to Improve the Bottom Line, Jason A. Greer, Thomas E. Buttross, and George Schmelzle, Strategic Finance , April 2002 This article addresses improving productMaidment, Fred H. is the author of 'Human Resources 03/04', published 2002 under ISBN 9780072548617 and ISBN 0072548614.