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Proving the Value of HR: How and Why to Measure ROI, 2nd edition 
Jack J. Phillips and Patricia Pulliam Phillips

2012 
978-1-58644-231-6 
 
 

Proving the Value of HR: How and Why to Measure ROI, 2nd edition
By Jack J. Phillips and Patricia Pulliam Phillips

2012, 320 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-58644-231-6
SHRMStore Item # 61.16503-2

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Today's HR professionals need a balanced set of measures and processes to show the value of the HR contribution. Measuring the return on investment (ROI) is a promising tool to provide convincing data about the contribution of specific HR programs and processes. It is now a part of the measurement mix. It is, however, one of the most challenging and intriguing issues facing the HR field. The challenging aspect of the process is the nature and accuracy of its development. The process often seems confusing, inundated with models, formulas, and statistics that often frighten the most capable HR practitioners who joined human resources because they loved working with people, not numbers. Coupled with this concern are misunderstandings about the process and the gross misuse of ROI concepts in some organizations. These issues sometimes leave practitioners with a distaste for ROI. Unfortunately, ROI cannot be ignored. To admit to clients and senior managers that the impact of human resources cannot be measured is to admit that HR programs do not add value or that the HR department should not be held accountable for its impact -- positive or negative -- on the organization's bottom line. In practice, ROI must be explored, considered, and ultimately implemented in almost every organization -- whether it is for profit or nonprofit, public or private.

What was needed, according to HR practitioners, was a book that addresses the ROI process for human resources and presents an approach that is rational, feasible, and understandable to the typical HR practitioner. Proving the Value of HR is designed to meet that need. This book presents the ROI model in a step-by-step process. A chapter is devoted to each major part of the model as the pieces of the ROI puzzle are methodically assembled. At the conclusion, the reader has a clear understanding of the overall ROI process.

The second edition has expanded and deepened its coverage of the three core areas of the book: (1) how to isolate the effects of an HR program from other influences, (2) how to convert data to money, and (3) how to monitor the impact data needed to show the value of human resources. The new edition has also been significantly reorganized and includes new information, examples, and a few new techniques.

 Praise for the Book

"Proving the Value of HR: How and Why to Measure ROI is a must read for every HR professional, particularly those in HR leadership functions or those who aspire to be in leadership. The value of HR is absolutely critical in today's economic environment. It is vital that HR executives demonstrate the value of major projects and programs in terms the CFO and CEO understand and appreciate." -- Victor Buzachero, Corporate Senior Vice President for Innovation, Human Resources and Performance Management, Scripps Health

"In a tough economy, being able to prove HR's value in real dollars and cents is critical to keeping our seat at the table and getting precious budget dollars. Jack and Patti present one of the most powerful tools in any HR professional's toolkit in a straightforward, useable, and insightful way. Their common sense, step-by-step approach allows professionals of all skill levels and backgrounds to begin to realize and demonstrate HR's role as a revenue enhancing organization!" -- Jim Black, MBA, MBL, SPHR, Director, Human Resources, T-Mobile, USA and Adjunct Faculty in Human Resources, Friends University

"Now, more than ever, HR professionals are focused on proving their operation's contribution to organizational success. The processes and practices contained in this book are exceptionally valuable for HR leaders who wish to run their department as a measured, value-added business operation." -- Gary Burrus, Jr., Director of Human Resources, Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel and Spa

"The authors' strategies to isolate the HR contribution and validate the monetary values of programs make this book indispensable. Thanks for offering our profession a valuation roadmap!" -- Anthony A. Oshiotse, Human Resource Manager, Science and Technology, Corning, Incorporated 

"Jack and Patti Phillips have created a work, in the 2nd edition of Proving the Value of HR, that is the perfect textbook for my Master's level Measurement in HR course." -- Kirk Smith, Ph.D., PMP, Assistant Professor of Human Resources and Leadership, Western Carolina University

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 Table of Contents

Preface: ROI as an HR Tool

Acknowledgments

Preface to the Second Edition

Chapter 1. The Accountability Crisis

Chapter 2. The ROI Methodology

Chapter 3. Preparing for ROI

Chapter 4. Data Collection Issues

Chapter 5. Isolating the Effects of the Program

Chapter 6. Converting Data to Money

Chapter 7. HR Costs and ROI

Chapter 8. Measuring Intangibles

Chapter 9. Communicating and Using Evaluation Data

Chapter 10. Taking a Sensible Approach to ROI

Chapter 11. Case Study: Measuring ROI for a Work-at-Home Program

Epilogue

Appendix A. Self-Test: How Results-Based Are Your Human Resources Programs?

Appendix B. ROI Case Studies

Appendix C. Resources

 About the Authors

Dr. Jack J. Phillips, a world-renowned expert on accountability, measurement, and evaluation, is chairman of the ROI Institute, Inc., the leading source of ROI competency building, implementation support, networking, and research. As the author and editor of more than 50 books, he conducts workshops and presents conferences throughout the world.

Dr. Patti P. Phillips is President and CEO of the ROI Institute, Inc. She assists organizations with the implementation of the ROI Methodology in countries around the world. She is the author of several books, including The Bottomline on ROI, 2nd edition, which won the ISPI Award of Excellence; The Green Scorecard: Measuring the Return on Investment in Sustainability Initiatives; The Value of Learning; and Return on Investment in Meetings & Events.