Overview

Managing people is rewarding, but it can be risky without the right guidance. Managing Employees Without Fear is a comprehensive, practical guide for managers seeking to lead teams effectively while complying with employment laws. Workplace attorney Adam Rosenthal walks readers through the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to discipline, performance reviews and terminations. The book covers essential topics such as harassment prevention, implicit bias, managing remote workers and having difficult conversations, all presented in a clear, step-by-step format. Packed with real-world insights and practical tools, this is an indispensable resource for managers who want to lead with confidence, fairness and compliance.

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Author:   Adam Rosenthal
Publisher:   Society for Human Resource Management
Imprint:   Society for Human Resource Management
Weight:   0.350kg
ISBN:  

9781586446642

ISBN 10:   1586446649
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   18 May 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter - 01: What Type of Manager Are You?; Chapter - 02: How Did We Get Here?; Chapter - 03: Making Sense of the Pre-Hiring Process: Job Descriptions and Recruiting; Chapter - 04: Conducting a Lawful Job Interview and Selecting the Right Candidate; Chapter - 05: The Implicit Bias Conundrum: How to Acknowledge, Uncover, and Destroy Implicit Bias in the Workplace; Chapter - 06: Making the Most of the First Three Months: The Art of Onboarding a New Hire; Chapter - 07: Lawfully Drafting and Conducting Employee Performance Reviews; Chapter - 08: Efficiently and Legally Disciplining Employees; Chapter - 09: Difficult Conversations When a Coworker Wants to Have an Uncomfortable Discussion; Chapter - 10: A Leader’s Role in Combating Employment Discrimination: Fostering Diverse, Inclusive, and Equal Workplaces; Chapter - 11: Creating a Harassment-Free Workplace; Chapter - 12: Navigating the Disability Accommodation Process; Chapter - 13: Wage and Hour Compliance for Managers; Chapter - 14: Managing Remote Workers; Chapter - 15: It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye: Surviving Resignations, Layoffs, and Involuntary Separations; Chapter - 16: A Few Parting Words;

Reviews

""Finally, a book about legal stuff that's actually interesting to read! Adam swings for the fences and clears them with room to spare. Sound, practical and timeless advice from an outstanding attorney."" * Edward Capobianco, General Counsel and VP of Human Resources, Swarovski North America * ""A must-read for any manager or HR professional - Adam masterfully puts his practical experience onto paper. Reading and following his principles will reduce employment litigation for companies and in the event of litigation, definitely strengthen one's defenses."" * Vinod P. Verghese, Associate General Counsel, Head of Legal, Tata Consultancy Services-North America * ""Your investment in this book will be well rewarded; whether you're an HR practitioner, manager or seasoned executive, Managing Employees Without Fear will build confidence and strengthen the leadership muscle that makes for successful careers."" * Paul Falcone, HR Executive and Bestselling Author of 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees *

""A must-read for any manager or HR professional--Adam masterfully puts his practical experience onto paper. Reading and following his principles will reduce employment litigation for companies and in the event of litigation, definitely strengthen one's defenses."" --Vinod P. Verghese, Associate General Counsel, Head of Legal, Tata Consultancy Services--North America ""Finally, a book about legal stuff that's actually interesting to read! Adam swings for the fences and clears them with room to spare. Sound, practical, and timeless advice from an outstanding attorney."" --Edward Capobianco, General Counsel and VP of Human Resources, Swarovski North America ""Your investment in this book will be well rewarded; whether you're an HR practitioner, manager, or seasoned executive, Managing Employees Without Fear will build confidence and strengthen the leadership muscle that makes for successful careers."" --Paul Falcone, HR Executive and Bestselling Author of 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees

A must-read for any manager or HR professional--Adam masterfully puts his practical experience onto paper. Reading and following his principles will reduce employment litigation for companies and in the event of litigation, definitely strengthen one's defenses. --Vinod P. Verghese, Associate General Counsel, Head of Legal, Tata Consultancy Services--North America Finally, a book about legal stuff that's actually interesting to read! Adam swings for the fences and clears them with room to spare. Sound, practical, and timeless advice from an outstanding attorney. --Edward Capobianco, General Counsel and VP of Human Resources, Swarovski North America Your investment in this book will be well rewarded; whether you're an HR practitioner, manager, or seasoned executive, Managing Employees Without Fear will build confidence and strengthen the leadership muscle that makes for successful careers. --Paul Falcone, HR Executive and Bestselling Author of 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees

Author Information

Adam Rosenthal is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group with the international law firm Sheppard Mullin, recently named by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as among the ""Best Law Firms"" in the country.

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