Whether you work in an HR department or if you are a supervisor whose role involves overseeing the work of employees, you need to have a solid understanding of the theory and practice of human resource management in order to perform your job effectively. You need to know about all the aspects of managing an organization's human resources - from figuring out how to hire the right people and motivate them to the regulatory and legal considerations required to manage risk effectively. This book is designed for novice and experienced managers and HR professionals alike. No matter what aspect of human resources or operations management you're involved with, you'll find tips in this book that can help you do a better job. If you're looking for ideas that you can easily implement that will help you become a better supervisor as well as provide you with the information you need to have a significant and powerful impact on the long-term strategic success of your company, this book is for you!
Mary Gormandy White, M.A., SPHR is co-founder of Mobile Technical Institute and MTI Business Solutions (www.mobiletechwebsite.com) in Mobile, Alabama. Mary oversees MTI's corporate training and continuing education division and also provides public relations and human resource management consulting services to a variety of human clients throughout the U.S.
As a trainer, Mary specializes in soft skill employee development classes, and has extensive experience facilitating training in areas related to human resources, communication, customer service, management, leadership, public relations, and social networking. She also teaches PHR and SPHR certification preparation courses and is a frequent speaker at conferences and association meetings nationwide.
Mary's professional background includes extensive experience in training, human resources management, writing, marketing, and public relations. She holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in Communication, and is actively involved in several professional and civic organizations, including the Mobile Society for Human Resource Management and the Junior League of Mobile.
She is the author of 101 Human Resource Management Tips and 101 Successful PR Campaign Tips in the LifeTips book series and also works as a Senior Group Editor and Social Networking Specialist with www.LoveToKnow.com.
