Hiring and Keeping the Best People

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• Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
• Year: 2002
• Print ISBN: 9781578518753
• eBook ISBN: 9781422131787
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Human Resource Management
• Index: Business

Harvard Business Essentials are comprehensive, solution-oriented paperbacks for business readers of all levels of experience. In today's ever-changing business environment, hiring an all-star work force and keeping it in place is a challenge for any organization. With an overview on topics such as recruiting the right people, cultivating the right culture, avoiding employee burnout, and calculating employee turnover, Hiring and Keeping the Best People offers managers a clear understanding of how to hire more effectively and increase retention. Packed with hands-on tips and tools, this helpful guide provides actionable and practical advice for managers and human resources professionals alike.

Table of contents

• The Harvard Business Essentials Series
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• 1 - The Hiring Process
• 2 - Beyond the Hiring Basics
• 3 - Keeping the Best
• 4 - Market-Wise Retention
• 5 - Developing the Talent You Have
• 6 - Workplace Factors That Affect Hiring and Retention
• 7 - When All Else Fails
• APPENDIX A - Sample Job Description
• APPENDIX B - Targeted Interview Questions
• APPENDIX C - Legal Landmines in Hiring
• Notes
• Glossary
• For Further Reading
• Index
• About the Subject Advisor
• About the Writer
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