The Human Resources Scorecard

Download or read book The HR Scorecard written by Brian E. Becker and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2001-04-11 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three experts in Human Resources introduce a measurement system that convincingly showcases how HR impacts business performance. Drawing from the authors' ongoing study of nearly 3,000 firms, this book describes a seven-step process for embedding HR systems within the firm's overall strategy—what the authors describe as an HR Scorecard—and measuring its activities in terms that line managers and CEOs will find compelling. Analyzing how each element of the HR system can be designed to enhance firm performance and maximize the overall quality of human capital, this important book heralds the emergence of HR as a strategic powerhouse in today's organizations.