Human Resource Management Systems

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Figures xiii Preface xxi Acknowledgements xxv I HRMS Planning 1 1. Human Resources and HRMS 3 2. Planning an HRMS 31 3. Designing an HRMS 67 4. Software for an HMRS 117 5. Hardware for an HRMS 149 II HRMS Implementation 181 6. HRMS Vendors 183 7. Use of Consultants in an HRMS 211 8. Contacts and Warranties for an HRMS 229 9. HRMS Implementation 249 10. Maintaining and Enhancing an HRMS 287 11. Managing an HRMS 327 III. HRMS Applications 363 12. Applicant and Employment Management 365 13. EEO and Affirmative Action 403 14. Compensation 437 15. Benefits 471 16. Employee and Industrial Relations 503 17. Training and Development 527 18. Human Resources Planning 551 19. Occupational Health and Safety 587 20. Payroll 615 21. Other HRMS Applications 651 IV HRMS Trends and Resources 693 22. Emerging Trends and the Future of HRMS 695 Epilogue 735 HRMS Resources 737 Appendix A: Professional Organizations 739 Appendix B: Professional Publications 747 Appendix C: Sources of HRMS Vendors 753 Appendix D: Sources of HRMS Consultants 755 Appendix E: Data Bases and Networks 757 Appendix F: Schools Offering Courses Covering HRMS 761 Appendix G: Sources of HRMS-Related Seminars and Programs773 Index 775 About the Authors 795