Human Resources

Human Resources

 
The Paycheck Disruption Lacey, Dan Hippocrene Books , 1988 Human Resources, Personal Growth

More than half of us would run out of money in approximately three months if we lost our jobs, yet we still involve ourselves in long-term financial commitments on the strength of the regular paycheck. Job...

 
 
The Google Resume Laakmann McDowell, Gayle John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2011 Human Resources, Personal Growth

Many recent college graduates dream of the opportunity to work at a top tech company. But relatively few make the cut and get hired by firms like Apple, Microsoft, or Google. In The Google Resume,...

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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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Telecommuting Kugelmass, Joel The Free Press , 1995 Human Resources, Productivity

The experiences of many public and private organizations throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan have shown that flexible work is an effective management strategy for organizations in every sector. Joel...

 
 
Field Tested King, Emily AMACOM , 2012 Human Resources, Leadership Development

Military veterans are some of the most talented, goal-focused, and loyal employees in America. They possess a bevy of skills and perspectives that civilian workers, managers, and job applicants generally lack. Yet...

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The Ten Faces of Innovation Kelley, Thomas | Littman, Jonathan Currency Doubleday , 2005 Human Resources, Innovation, Personal Growth

According to Tom Kelley (The Art of Innovation), individuals, who assume the role of Devil’s Advocate, can be some of the most potent destroyers of innovation in a corporation. These ubiquitous idea wreckers cloak...

 
 
Love 'em or Lose 'em Kaye, Beverly | Jordan-Evans, Sharon Berrett-Koehler Publishers , 2008 Human Resources, Leadership Development

In Love ‘em or Lose ‘em, Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans provide managers with a comprehensive guide to successfully engaging, developing, and retaining the valuable talent on their teams. People...

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Lion Taming Katz, Steven L. SourceBooks, Inc. , 2004 Human Resources, Management, Personal Growth, Relationships

In Lion Taming, Steven Katz, former advisor to four U.S. senators and senior advisor to leaders and executives spanning the realms of business, non-profits, politics, and government, uses the analogy...

 
 
Innovation Nation Kao, John The Free Press , 2007 Business Strategy, Human Resources, Innovation

Global competition is fiercer than ever as countries race each other to be the innovation leader. The United States has long held this role, but other countries are encroaching on its status. In Innovation...

 
 
Million-Dollar Hire Jones, David P. Jossey-Bass , 2011 Human Resources, Leadership Development

In any business, hiring and retaining the best employees is the key to long-term success. Often, hiring the wrong people can waste money, hurt morale, and undermine competitiveness. Taking into account recruiting costs...

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