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Great HR & Manager Level Books from Nolo
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The Progressive Discipline Handbook: Smart Strategies for Coaching Employees (Book w/ CD Rom)The Progressive Discipline Handbook: Smart Strategies for Coaching Employees (Book w/ CD Rom) by Margaret Mader-Clark
Buy new: $23.09 / Used from: $18.87
Check out the helpful audio scenarios -- helps you do a turnaround without being too pompous or officious. This one is good for any manager at any level.
The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave (book with CD-Rom)The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave (book with CD-Rom) by Lisa Guerin J.D.
Buy new: $30.39 / Used from: $0.67
Everything you need to know about FMLA, how it affects you, your staff, your company in plain English. State-by-state charts help you figure out the implications in your location.
The Essential Guide to Federal Employment LawsThe Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws by Lisa Guerin J.D.
Buy new: $29.69 / Used from: $28.94
When you get questions from employees, flip this one open and just point to the common sense explanation. SHRM reviewed, so it's not just safe and legal, it's right for HR.
The Performance Appraisal Handbook: Legal & Practical Rules for ManagersThe Performance Appraisal Handbook: Legal & Practical Rules for Managers by Amy DelPo Attorney
Buy new: $16.74 / Used from: $16.74
Perfect for teaching managers how to do it right and effectively. Guides you away from all the canned stuff that is actually dangerous for your business.
The Job Description HandbookThe Job Description Handbook by Margaret Mader-Clark
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $13.98
Helps you create a strategy for every job in your business. Great for work planning. In this economy, every dollar spent on staff counts. Essential reading if you want to build an A team.
The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations: How to Handle Employee Complaints & ProblemsThe Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations: How to Handle Employee Complaints & Problems by Lisa Guerin J.D.
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $21.35
Gets you through the whole tedious and nasty process and, if it goes that far, will get you a gold star on your handling from corporate counsel. You'll use the stuff you learn monthly.
Create Your Own Employee Handbook: A Legal & Practical GuideCreate Your Own Employee Handbook: A Legal & Practical Guide by Lisa Guerin J.D.
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $22.04
Don't judge this book on the title! FABULOUS if you're reviewing your employee policy manual and want to make sure it's up-to-date as well as practical for your company.
Smart Policies for Workplace Technology: Email, Blogs, Cell Phones & MoreSmart Policies for Workplace Technology: Email, Blogs, Cell Phones & More by Lisa Guerin J.D.
Buy new: $22.79 / Used from: $11.47
Helps you develop policies that really are smart and practical and do protect your company. It's one of those books that you may not realize you need until you crack it open.
Your Rights in the WorkplaceYour Rights in the Workplace by Barbara Kate Repa J.D.
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $17.00
This is from the employee perspective. Even if you don't want staff to see it on your bookshelf, you owe it to yourself to read it. Fair-minded and balanced.
The Employer's Legal Handbook: Manage Your Employees & Workplace EffectivelyThe Employer's Legal Handbook: Manage Your Employees & Workplace Effectively by Fred Steingold Attorney
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $31.28
Written mostly from the employer's perspective, this is recommended for any employer, even if you've got a staff or one.
Dealing With Problem Employees: A Legal GuideDealing With Problem Employees: A Legal Guide by Amy DelPo Attorney
Buy new: $32.84 / Used from: $21.99
This great book is aimed at the small business owner but has some really helpful stuff for any manager or HR pro. Includes some information on hiring smart.