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Examines theories and practices that insure the maximum utilization of human resources in the business or industrial worlds.

"Doug Smith, coauthor of the bestselling The Wisdom of Teams, has distilled the complex dynamics of change into ten clear management principles. Based on work with organizations large and small across the private, governmental, and nonprofit sectors, he has found time and again that these ten principles make the difference between success and failure. By tapping into fascinating stories of change from enterprises as diverse as Kodak, Dun & Bradstreet,...

Based on 20 years of research, this dynamic book combines the study of teamwork and the latest applications.

Sets out the business reasons for considering flexible work arrangements. Gives guidance on their design and implementation, and how to evaluate an employee's request. Provides examples of flexibility in practice at a wide variety of organizations. Includes additional information sources on video, software, Internet and organizational resources addresses.

Everyday capable, hardworking, committed employees suffer emotional abuse at their workplace. Some flee from jobs they love, forced out by mean-spirited co-workers, subordinates or superiors -- often with the tacit approval of higher management. The authors, Dr. Noa Davenport, Ruth Distler Schwartz, and Gail Pursell Elliott have written a book for every employee and manager in America. The book deals with what has become a household word in Europe:...

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In an eye-opening collection of real-life stories, Aiming Higher profiles courageous CEOs, managers, and employees who view social challenges not as burdens but as opportunities - to create new markets, build motivated work forces, and attract loyal customers. They are aiming higher. Who are these business heroes and heroines? Each year, The Business Enterprise Trust - founded by television writer and producer Norman Lear - honors five companies or...

This text provides an introduction to personnel economics, showing how economists can make specific predictions and prescriptions for personnel issues that arise in business on a daily basis. The author focuses on compensation and its relation to worker motivation, selection and teamwork.

This practical guide for persons with both a full-time job and family responsibilities provides advice for easing the burden of conflicting demands--including how to get help from employers, family, public officials, and unions.--From publisher description.

"In Keeping the People Who Keep You in Business, Branham offers battle-fatigued managers a plan for victory in the talent war. Critical to his plan are 24 compelling strategies for keeping good employees. These strategies are grouped under four keys: (1) Be a company that people want to work for, (2) select the right people in the first place, (3) get them off to a great start, and (4) coach and reward to sustain commitment. In addition, Branham identifies...