Human Resources

Human Resources

 
The Target Blakesley, Stephen J. Tate Publishing & Enterprises LLC , 2010 Human Resources, Management

Most business managers will attest that good people are a company’s most valuable resource, and of course motivated managers want to maximize the performance of their teams. They want a process of selection and...

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The Three Signs of a Miserable Job Lencioni, Patrick Jossey-Bass , 2007 Business Strategy, Human Resources, Management, Personal Growth

Miserable jobs – those that breed deep cynicism, unhappiness, and frustration – exist across all industries and status levels. Unfortunately, far too many employees experience job misery each day. Not only can this...

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The Trophy Kids Grow Up Alsop, Ron Jossey-Bass , 2008 Diversity, Human Resources, Management

The millennial generation – comprised of individuals born between 1980 and 2001 – is shaking up the workplace. A polarizing generation that is both admired and critiqued, millennials are serious about changing work...

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The Truth About Health Care Mechanic, David Rutgers University Press , 2006 Health Care, Human Resources

In his book The Truth About Health Care, David Mechanic explores the challenges facing the United States in providing adequate health care for its citizens and the factors hindering large-scale reform...

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Toxic Workplace! Kusy, Mitchell | Holloway, Elizabeth John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009 Human Resources, Leadership, Relationships

Ask employees at any company and you will find a vast majority of them have worked with a “toxic” employee. They go by many names: control freaks, narcissists, manipulators, bullies, or humiliators, but the result of...

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True North George, Bill | Sims, Peter John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2007 Human Resources, Leadership, Personal Growth

In True North, the sequel to Bill George’s 2003 bestseller Authentic Leadership, readers are shown how to follow their “True North,” their internal compass that will guide...

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What Women Want Underhill, Paco Simon & Schuster , 2010 Diversity, Human Resources

Over the past twenty years, women have gained significant cultural, social, and economic influence. Women enjoy greater buying power than ever before, and they prefer to spend their money at businesses that provide...

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Who Says It’s a Man’s World Bennington, Emily AMACOM , 2013 Human Resources, Leadership Development, Personal Growth

There are more women than ever entering the top echelons of management, but that does not mean it has become easier to advance. In fact, career-transition consultant Emily Bennington has found that ambitious women...

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Why Women Mean Business Wittenberg-Cox, Avivah | Maitland, Alison John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2008 Diversity, Human Resources

According to the authors of Why Women Mean Business, the influence of women in the workplace and the marketplace is changing everything, and the changes are desirable rather than threatening. Utilizing...

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Winning the Global Talent Showdown Gordon, Edward E. Berrett-Koehler Publishers , 2009 Global Business, Human Resources, Social Responsibility

The world will soon face a massive talent shortage, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Every nation in the world will be uniquely affected by this crisis, and each will...

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