Business literacy survival guide for HR professionals - Garey, Regan W. (Society for Human Resource Management, 2011)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-180) and index
HR as strategic partner -- The seven competencies -- The big picture : the financials -- Key strategies to approaching the financials -- Accrual vs. cash basis : financial results may differ -- Cash equals financial survival -- Obtaining capital : financing the company -- Budgeting and the HR professional -- Financial ratios -- Preventing waste, fraud and abuse : it's not just for accountants anymore -- Fraud and the HR professional -- Legal and regulatory compliance -- Appendix A -- Appendix B. business literacy glossary -- Answers to chapter self quizzes
Arguing that business literacy is relevant to the HR professional, this reference addresses concerns that individuals in HR positions are being overlooked in terms of corporate decision making and explains corporate accounting and finance through the lens of well-accepted HR competencies. Including data on financial ratios, budgeting, and fraud, this straightforward guide contains critical information for all business leaders, but especially HR generalists and managers who are not regularly exposed to such material