This sixth edition of the number one bestselling employee retention book in the world (over 800,000 copies sold) puts a new emphasis on diversity and inclusion but keeps the same appealing format: twenty-six simple strategies from A to Z. Despite booms and busts, technology advances, talent wars, layoffs, and even a global pandemic, people want what they've always wanted. Employees want-and now expect-meaningful work, supportive bosses, regular recognition,...

With more than one million copies in print and months on the New York Times best-seller list, The Dilbert Principle has become one of the most talked about business books of all time. Author Scott Adams draws upon his nine years in Pacific Bell's cubicle 4S700R to create Dilbert, corporate America's potato-shaped, abuse-loving poster boy. Now-with advice from the daily comic strip, and e-mail submissions sent in by actual readers-Adams demonstrates...

"Everyone has a "schmuck" in their office--a difficult, disruptive person who upsets the workplace, confuses their co-workers and causes concern. No one is safe from a schmuck. They come in many sizes and shapes, such as: - Narcissus--the self-centered, condescending, attention-seeking peacock who tramples on others - The Flytrap--the bringer of chaos who can flip from angry to happy in an instant creating an office maelstrom - The Bean Counter--the...

This 99-question practice test prepares you for the DSST Human Resource Management exam. Use the instant scoring and detailed answer explanations to determine where you're strong and what you can work on improving.

Includes detailed, printable information about the official DSST human resource management test to help you prepare.

If you've ever struggled to motivate the young people in your sphere of influence, Answering Why is the game-changer you've been looking for. From the urgent skills gap crisis to the proven strategies to inspire our youngest generations, Answering Why addresses the burning questions faced by educators, employers, and parents everywhere. Author, CEO, and generational expert Mark C. Perna shares his wide experience and profound success as both a single...

Executing strategic goals is the greatest challenge in business today. Aligning the organization's work teams with the most important objectives is a never-ending battle. In addition, keeping teams engaged and focused on the top goals is critical. Imagine an organization where every team, from senior leadership to the front line, is focused on the most important priorities and committed to achieving the wildly important goals

Many people are ushered into managerial positions without the required managerial training. Some become managers through a promotion that come in recognition of their technical expertise. Others become managers through formal management training. What makes the difference, does it matter how one get to be a manager? Does the manager's skills reflect in team performance, are teams a reflection of their managers? Other people refuse to take responsibility...

They did what?! That would never happen here. Yes it can, and it certainly will if you don't become proactive in learning how to avoid the disastrous scenarios befalling companies every day. Written by a seasoned HR expert and employment attorney, Hard-Won Wisdom takes you inside the messy reality of situations gone wrong, including: • A joking comment taken as a command • An email exchange that escalates ridiculously out of control • A request...

Speakers and author of the bestselling books Maximum Achievement and The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success, offers 21 proven strategies that will give you a competitive edge in selecting and keeping excellent people. Concise, handy, quick to read and easy to apply, from corner cubicle to corporate suite, managers today say their biggest concern is the competition for talent. The critical constraint on the growth and success of any...