Human Resource Management Ethics and Employment

The book examines ethics and employment issues in contemporary Human Resource Management (HRM). Written by an international team of academics from universities in the UK, the US, Australia and New Zealand, it examines the problems and opportunities facing employers and employees.

The book subdivides into three sections: Part I assesses the context of HRM; Part II analyses contemporary debates, continuity and change in HRM, and Part III proposes likely developments for the future seeking to identify a more proactive HRM approach towards ethical issues arising in employment.

Distinctive features include:

• Comprehensive analysis of continuity and change in employment and HRM
• In-depth assessment of the ethical contribution and potential of HRM
• Timely evaluation of the ethical achievements to-date of HRM in: individualized employment relations, HRM partnerships, HRM and employee performance, and strategic HRM
• Detailed recommendations for HR managers and general managers encouraging more ethically aware practice
• Guidance on ethical approaches to leadership, knowledge management and collective employment relations
• Analysis of alternative futures for HRM as a profession and advice on how to create more rigorous and independent professional practice
• A vision of a more innovative, cooperative and ethically sensitive set of HRM practices
• Clear proposals for HRM on how to attain more ethical conduct

 

Best Practices in Leadership Development and Organization Change: How the Best Companies Ensure Meaningful Change and Sustainable Leadership

In this important book, successful organizations—including well-known companies such as Agilent Technologies, Corning, GE Capital, Hewlett Packard, Honeywell Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, MIT, Motorola, and Praxair—share their most effective approaches, tools, and specific methods for leadership development and organizational change.

These exemplary organizations serve as models for leadership development and organizational change because they

• Commit to organizational objectives and culture
• Transform behaviors, cultures, and perceptions
• Implement competency or organization effectiveness models
• Exhibit strong top management leadership support and passion

 

Next-Day Job Interview: Prepare Tonight And Get The Job Tomorrow

Definetely book to read a day before the interview. This book will remind you of all the good things discussed in the career development center and some more in an hour or less.

You will learn how to prepare for the inteview, how to present your skills: adaptive, transferrable and job skills. You will find reference matials on how to learn more about your prospective employer on the web and what the industry standard for salaries in one's field is.

Finally thank you notes — not just for the granted interview but also for referral letters and networking efforts from your friends, professional contracts and family. Take this book with you for an interview. If you get there early, skim thru the pages and you will be ready to impress the potential employer no matter what questions they ask you.

 

The Unofficial Guide to Landing a Job

Today's job market is more competitive than ever. How can you distinguish yourself from the competition and get the job you really want? The Unofficial Guide® to Landing a job walks both new and veteran job hunters through every aspect of landing a great position, from understanding how hiring decisions are made to evaluating and negotiating offers—and everything in between.

Whether you're new to the job market, changing careers, or seeking a new position after a layoff or termination, this all-inclusive guide covers all the bases—from defining your niche and writing your résumé to developing top-notch communication skills, researching potential employers, and even bouncing back from rejection.

Packed with up-to-date information and tips and tricks you won't find anywhere else, it delivers all the know-how you need to make yourself the top candidate, knock 'em dead in the interview—and get hired!

• Vital Information on hiring decisions that other sources don't reveal.
• Insider Secrets on what employers are looking for, avoiding the biggest resume mistakes, and negotiating the best offer.
• Time-Saving Tips on getting organized, developing a job-search strategy, and preparing powerful self-marketing tools.
• The Latest Trends in finding a job, from the advertised and hidden marketplaces to networking, recruiters, and using the Internet.
• Handy Checklists and Charts to help you prepare for an interview, clinch the deal, and manage your career.

 

Resume Writer’s Workbook

This comprehensive book is an all-inclusive job search handbook addressing all areas of the job search in an easy-to-read style. This resource is designed to lead users step-by-step through the job search maze.

It includes exercises to help users assess their skills and focus on career objectives to land the right job for them. It also includes writing an effective cover letter, networking and interviewing skills, producing an electronic resume, and using the Internet in the job search. This unique handbook provides all the information users need to find a job.