{"product_id":"the-human-resources-software-handbook-evaluating-technology-solutions-for-your-organization-paperback-softback-9781118336335","title":"The Human Resources Software Handbook; Evaluating Technology Solutions for Your Organization (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118336335","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Human Resources Software Handbook\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eEvaluating Technology Solutions for Your Organization\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames G. Meade (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118336335, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 3 January 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e398 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 18.6 x 3.6 cm, 0.943 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Human Resources Software Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential resource written for HR professionals with little or no background in information technology. This book will be your hands-on guide for answering the most important software selection questions including:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs this software company a sound business enterprise?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWill this product solve real HR problems?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes the product have any hidden costs?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave those who have purchased this product been happy with the results?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits.  \u003cp\u003eCD-ROM Contents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: Getting Started.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. A Few Key Questions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo I Even Need HR Technology?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Do I Start?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo I Have to Go Through a \"Process\" Here?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much Is the Process Going to Cost?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Deal with Vendors?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Long Is All This Going to Take?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"But I Don't Know Anything About Technology\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should I Do First?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Knowing the Trends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial and Economic Trends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing the HR Function.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHR as a \"Strategic Partner\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Human Resources to Human Capital Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHR Becoming More Technically Savvy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Internet Becoming an Everyday Tool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Previewing HR Software.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Features of Low-End Products.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing What Mid-Market Products Offer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Expect from a Specialty Product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Over Standard Data Fields.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Reports.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Vendors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Working with Consultants.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Few Cautions About Consultants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Reasons for Turning to Consultants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Turn to a Consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: Collecting Your Facts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Do You Need a Needs Assessment?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystematically Defining Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Report.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. The RFP: RIP?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Put into an RFP.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Common Errors in RFPs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Useful Guidelines for an RFP.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Argument for a Short RFP.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You May Not Need an RFP.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Scripting the Demo.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy to Script the Demo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Cover.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out a Vendor?s Script.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out a Generic Sample Script.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. \"Word on the Street\": References.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a List of References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kind of References to Look For.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kinds of Questions to Ask.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Few Cautions About Talking with Users.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE: Moving Toward Implementation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Preparing and Using a Selection Matrix.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Matrix and How to Create It.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow It?s Used, and By Whom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePitfalls of the Selection Matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Selection Matrixes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Negotiating the Agreement.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy to Have a Contract.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhom to Include in Negotiations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Negotiating Points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Down to It: Negotiating Price.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Else to Include.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Few Gotchas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Selling to Management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon't Just Report; Sell.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasize Benefits, Benefits, Benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresent the Results of Your Research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLightly Make the Case for ROI.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Planning Implementation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up a Project Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Your Computer Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining HR and Users.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligning Your Business Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRolling It Out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out a Sample Implementation Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR: Looking Over the Low-End Market.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. Selecting a Small HRIS Package.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVendor Longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb or Windows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRent or Purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClient\/Server, PC\/LAN, or Standalone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEase of Use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScalability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompatibility with Payroll.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference Accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctionality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. The Big Three in Low-End Software.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Traits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e!Trak-It HR.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople-Trak.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbra.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15. Other Low-End Players.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHRIS from Payroll Vendors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmaller Versions from Mid-Market HRIS Providers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb-Based \"Rental\" Solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Isn?t That Number Missing a Zero?\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FIVE: Reviewing the Rest of the Market.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16. Mid-Market Main Players.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eiVantage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenesys Enterprise Series.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUltiPro.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbra Enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ehrWindows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Mid-Market Providers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17. Exploring Specialty Software.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime and Attendance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompensation Planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccession Planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance Review.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-Employment Screening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployee Self-Service.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Specialized HR Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18. The E-Recruiting Revolution.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplicant Tracking and Automated Recruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRise of E-Recruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19. The Exclusive High End.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrends at the Top.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Big Three.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Aspirants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Cautious Perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20. Closing Thoughts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmbitious Undertaking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh Stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreamlined Selection Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOngoing Rewards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Software Products Profiled in the Book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use the CD-ROM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Pfeiffer","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52417766031640,"sku":"9781118336335","price":46.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118336335.jpg?v=1784507595","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-human-resources-software-handbook-evaluating-technology-solutions-for-your-organization-paperback-softback-9781118336335","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}