Human resource management
by Taylor, Stephen, Torrington, Derek, Hall, Laura, Atkinson, Carol
Human resource management
by Taylor, Stephen, Torrington, Derek, Hall, Laura, Atkinson, Carol
All organisations have problems, and they nearly always concern people: how to manage them; whom to hire, fire or promote; and how to motivate, develop and retain high performers. Psychology, the main science for understanding people, should be a pivotal tool for solving these p…
Anyone who has lead or managed people struggles to find the key to help others excel and realize their potential. It is surprising how often we resort to criticism vs. an approach that actually results in a better worker. In most organizations, the methods used to provide feedba…
Technological developments in recent years have been tremendous. The evolution is visible in companies through increasing technological equipment, computerized procedures, and management practices. One of the visible management practices is related to employees' management. Para…
An in-depth exploration of the application of Lean initiatives in the construction industry with insights on the relationships between owners, architects, general contractors and subcontractors - demonstrating how Kaizan events focused on building positive culture through vulner…
Having effective rewards structures in place is key to attracting and retaining top talent, as well as staying competitive. Tailored to the needs of practitioners, Reward Management is a practical guide to understanding and implementing the right reward strategies for an organiz…
The Dark Side of Emotional Labour explores the work that the rest of society would rather not think about, the often unseen work that is emotionally disturbing, exhausting, upsetting, and stigmatising. This is work that is simultaneously undesirable and rewarding, work whose tas…
In Brand and Talent, Kevin Keohane makes the connection between how an organization's purpose, ambition, strategy and positioning should drive - and be driven by - its talent agenda. He looks at how organizations can better communicate with people before, during and after their …