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Proving the value of HR : how and why to measure ROI / Jack J. Phillips and Patricia Pulliam Phillips.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Phillips, Jack J., 1945-
Contributor:
Phillips, Patricia Pulliam.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Personnel management.
Rate of return.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (323 p.)
Edition:
2nd ed.
Place of Publication:
Alexandria, Va. : Society For Human Resource Management, 2012.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Measuring the return on investment (ROI) of human resources programs (HR) is critical for success in today's business world and is an absolute requirement for HR professionals who are part of the senior executive team. Responding to the current accountability demands that continue to challenge human resource professionals, this updated edition illustrates the use of ROI methodology as a communication tool that strengthens the relationship with senior management as well as a process-improvement tool that enhances and improves HR's contributions to the bottom line. With this guide, human resource managers will prove their value to their companies by learning how to measure ROI in a variety of programs, policies, practices, and solutions; develop the ROI of HR with basic, step-by-step instructions; and collect, analyze, and report data with sophistication.
Contents:
Cover
Copyright
Contents
Preface: ROI as an HR Tool
Why This Book? Why Now?
Who Can Benefit from This Book?
How Is This Book Organized?
Acknowledgments
Preface to the Second Edition
Chapter 1. The Accountability Crisis
Defining ROI
About Terminology
Major Influences on HR Accountability
A Paradigm Shift for HR Accountability
Is Human Resources Ready for Additional Measurement and Evaluation?
The Payoff of ROI
Final Thoughts
Chapter 2. The ROI Methodology
The Essential Measurement Mix
Why ROI?
Types of Data for ROI Methodology
An Example
The ROI Methodology
ROI Standards
Chapter 3. Preparing for ROI
When to Use ROI
Selecting the First Project for ROI Analysis
Initial Analysis -The Beginning Point of the HR Program
Steps in the Analysis
Linkage to Evaluation
The Role of Objectives for HR Programs
Planning for ROI Projects
Chapter 4. Data Collection Issues
Sources of Data
Timing for Data Collection
Responsibilities
Business Performance Monitoring
Questionnaires and Surveys
Tests
Interviews
Focus Groups
Observations
The Use of Action Plans
Improving the Response Rate for Data Collection
Selecting an Appropriate Method
Chapter 5. Isolating the Effects of the Program
The Importance of This Issue
Chain of Impact: The Initial Evidence
Identifying Other Factors: A First Step
Use of Control Groups
Using Trend-Line Analysis
Forecasting Analysis
Using Estimates
Collecting the Estimates
Calculating the Impact of Other Factors
Using the Techniques
Chapter 6. Converting Data to Money
Why Calculate Monetary Benefits?
Key Steps to Convert Data to Money
Standard Monetary Values.
Data Conversion When Standard Values Are Not Available
Technique Selection and Finalizing the Values
Chapter 7. HR Costs and ROI
Cost Issues
Cost Monitoring Issues
Major Cost Categories
Cost Reporting
ROI: Basic Issues
ROI Interpretation
ROI Can Be Very High
What Happens When the ROI Is Negative?
Consequences of Not Implementing an HR Program
Cautions When Using ROI
Chapter 8. Measuring Intangibles
Key Concepts about Intangibles
Typical Intangible Measures
Chapter 9. Communicating and Using Evaluation Data
Principles of Communicating Results
Selecting the Audience for Communications
Developing the Information: The Impact Study
Selecting Communication Media
Communicating the Information
Analyzing Reactions to Communication
Using Evaluation Data to Drive Improvement
Chapter 10. Taking a Sensible Approach to ROI
The Basis for Resistance
Fearless Implementation
Chapter 11. Case Study: Measuring ROI for a Work-at-Home Program Family Mutual Health and Life Insurance Company (FMI)
FMI: Part A
FMI: Part B
FMI: Part C
FMI: Part D
FMI: Part E
FMI: Part F
FMI: Part G
Epilogue
Appendix A. Self-Test: How Results-Based Are Your Human Resources Programs?
Appendix B. ROI Case Studies
Appendix C. Resources
Endnotes
Index
About the Authors
Additional SHRM-Published Books
Special Offer.
Notes:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
1-58644-314-3
1-58644-288-0
OCLC:
797830792

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