Business Literacy Survival Guide for HR Professionals

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.

‘Finally, an easy-to-read financial presentation of how HR fits in with the numbers and how the numbers apply to HR.’ - Heather M. Shupe, Vice President, Human Resources ‘The content of this book is so well-defined and formatted that all business leaders, professionals, and managers will benefit with this as a ‘must-have resource’ in their personal library. Regan Garey delivers her insightful and engaging business literacy material in a way that enriches the reader with the right terminology, tools, awareness, and detailed understanding.’ - Frank Ingraham, HR Consultant and Six Sigma Black Belt ‘A must-read book for all HR managers. An aid in understanding the big picture of a company with an in-depth focus from the accounting world.’ - Jackie Bull, Human Resources Professor