Provides a New Practical Framework for Aligning Strategies Across HR Programs
Darien, CT (June 24, 2007) – Applied Psychological Techniques, Inc. (APT) today announced the release of Evaluating Human Resources Programs: A 6-Phase Approach for Optimizing Performance at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) annual conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Co-authored by Dr. John C. Scott, Vice President, APT, this ground-breaking book offers readers a systematic method for enhancing the value and impact of HR and supporting its emerging role as a strategic organizational leader.
This SHRM Foundation-sponsored publication provides a practical framework for ensuring that HR programs provide value and competitive advantage. “This six-phase process is designed to help HR strengthen its talent management accountabilities,” said Scott. “We include real-world techniques, strategies, and examples of how a successful evaluation can have a meaningful impact on HR programs and their organizations’ strategic outcomes,” he continued. To mark the release of Evaluating Human Resources Programs,
Dr. Scott will be available to sign books and conduct interviews by appointment at the APT SHRM exhibit hall booth #2616 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 25th and Tuesday, June 26th.
About the Co-authors:
Jack Edwards, Ph.D. is an assistant director in the Defense Capabilities and Management area of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) in Washington, D.C.
Nambury S. Raju, Ph.D. was a distinguished professor in the Institute of Psychology and a senior scientific advisor at the Center for Research and Service at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, until his unexpected death in 2005.
About APT:
APT is a national, full-service human resource consulting firm headquartered in Darien, CT.
APT's staff of industrial and organizational psychologists, human resource professionals and IT specialists are experts in delivering flexible HR solutions based on sound measurement principles. APT offers Fortune® 100 organizations systems and services in the areas of: selection, litigation support, job analysis, multi-source feedback, staffing for organizational change, surveys, HR process audits, performance management, executive assessment/coaching, compensation, and career planning.
Founded by Dr. Kathleen K. Lundquist, President, and Dr. John C. Scott, Vice President, in 1995, APT is a woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. Their clients include: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Marriott, Ford Motor Company, Sodexho, Coca-Cola and Bristol-Myers Squibb. For more information on APT's services visit www.appliedpsych.com.
Contact: Susan Carnes, Marketing & PR Director SCarnes[at]appliedpsych.com or on show site
cell (203)253-6439. An electronic copy of this release is available at www.appliedpsych.com.
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