Lean Human Resources by Cheryl M Jekiel

Lean Human Resources by Cheryl M Jekiel

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Lean Human Resources by Cheryl M Jekiel

Presenting fresh approaches to ensure that traditional HR processes drive what many companies are striving to achieve in Lean cultures, this book provides detailed strategies for making core HR processes, policies, and procedures efficient in their own right and able to drive ever improving performance.

Jekiel makes a strong case for the greater part of waste coming from poor or nonexistent HR systems; she breaks down that complex subject into root causes, commentary, and then solutionsHer systematic mapping of the path to get out of the cave and into the light of day gives the reader hope that transformation of the culture is possible.
— Sherrie Ford, Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice-President, Culture Power Partners, Inc.

This message is long overdue -- how HR can drive cultural change and powerful results -- by a truly Lean HR executive who has been there and done it.
— William J. Kennedy, CEO, The Sequoyah Group, Inc.


Jekiel makes a strong case for the greater part of waste coming from poor or nonexistent HR systems; she breaks down that complex subject into root causes, commentary, and then solutions. Her systematic mapping of the path to get out of the cave and into the light of day gives the reader hope that transformation of the culture is possible.
— Sherrie Ford, Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice-President, Culture Power Partners, Inc.

This message is long overdue -- how HR can drive cultural change and powerful results -- by a truly Lean HR executive who has been there and done it.
— William J. Kennedy, CEO, The Sequoyah Group, Inc.

Cheryl M. Jekiel is Vice President of Human Resources for the Flying Food Group. Jekiel leads the Human Resources Department including all corporate benefits, compensation and policy issues, while providing direction and leadership to human resources function in 16 unionized non-unionized domestic units.

Ms. Jekiel brings a tremendous passion for continuous improvement in her commitment to building Lean HR as a recognized field of work. She has over 20 years of manufacturing experience. Previously, Ms. Jekiel worked for a Chicago food manufacturer as the director of Human Resources and completed her employment by serving for five years as the Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Jekiel has developed an expertise in Lean manufacturing with a particular focus on Lean cultures. Ms. Jekiel has made countless significant improvements in reducing operating costs and leveraging a Lean culture to obtain new business. Her Lean experience has been greatly enhanced with her active involvement with the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME), which has included board roles for the National board as well as a Regional Midwest Board.

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ISBN 13 9781439813065
ISBN 10 143981306X
Title Lean Human Resources
Author Cheryl M Jekiel
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published 2010-09-13
Number of pages 263
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.