Human Resources
Human Resources
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...
Many believe that a successful career is the result of dumb luck, good timing, political savvy, good business and/or social connections, high levels of intelligence, brown nosing, and/or unethical behavior. However,...
According to Sartain, talented human resource professionals can build rewarding careers that are consistent with their personal values while, simultaneously, growing world-class organizations and having a positive...
The active leader identifies the need to change and quickly develops a new strategic approach that contains three elements: (1) the repositioning of products/services to build competitive advantage, (2) talented people...
Criticism has its roots in philosophy and art. Coined by Aristotle, the word originally meant "able to discern or judge accordingly." Criticism was seen as an intellectual activity based on well-defined criteria,...
The U.S. is a pluralistic society, more diverse than any other country, and it is this very diversity that molds the unique American personality. As the nation matures, people tend to become more alike, but the flow of...
This second edition of Cliff Hakim’s bestseller, We Are All Self-Employed, is not about starting a business. It is instead, about challenging and influencing our beliefs about work - an empowering...
An examination of the emerging role of the human resource professional as a global manager. The authors outline the context within which today ’s HR professional must operate, the skills they must develop, and the...
The fact that the dynamics of the workplace ultimately alter the dynamics of personal relationships creates challenges that couples need to meet if both partners hope to enjoy life while pursuing their goals. This book...
Anyone who stays on top of current events is often bombarded with stories about corporate downsizing, layoffs, cutbacks, and restructuring. In today’s society, the frequency and intensity of these phenomena are...
