INTRODUCTION

I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not on strategies.

Lawrence Bossidy

Welcome to the updated version of The Essential HR Handbook. So much has changed since the original was published, but one thing remains the same: It is still a challenge to hire, engage, develop, and retain the best talent available! This book is designed as a resource for anyone who manages people, and that includes managers and business owners as well as human resources professionals.

Use this book as a reference document. Each chapter stands alone so you can pick it up and read it when you need it. When it makes sense, we've indicated where another chapter links ...

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