SHRM Foundation News: Effective Practice Guidelines

If you are like most HR professionals, you probably lack the time to keep up with the latest research findings in human resource management. Yet knowing which HR practices have been shown by research to be effective can help you in your role as an HR professional. The SHRM Foundation’s Effective Practice Guidelines are a series of reports that distill the latest research findings and expert opinion into specific advice on how to conduct effective HR practice. They are written in a concise, easy-to-read style to provide practical information to help you do your job better.

The SHRM Foundation publishes new reports each year. Recent reports include Promoting Employee Well-Being, Transforming HR through Technology and Onboarding New Employees: Maximizing Success.

Promoting Employee Well-Being summarizes the latest research on wellness and prevention programs and their impact on the workforce. It will help you assess your organization’s health risk, lower your health care costs and develop a healthier workplace culture.

Transforming HR through Technology explores both the opportunities and the potential pitfalls of HR technology. This report will help you to better leverage e-HR to transform your HR practices and market your HR brand.

Other titles in the series include The Search for Executive Talent, Employment Downsizing and Its Alternatives, Recruiting and Attracting Talent; Retaining Talent; Developing Leadership Talent; Implementing Total Rewards Strategy; Learning System Design; Employee Engagement and Commitment; and more. All of the titles are available as free .pdf downloads under "SHRM Foundation Products" on the Foundation website (www.shrm.org/foundation). The Effective Practice Guidelines series is made possible by your tax-deductible contributions to the SHRM Foundation.