Category: Human Resource

Redefining HR, Transforming People Teams to Drive Business Performance by Lars Schmidt Recommendation HR expert Lars Schmidt says his profession needs a paradigm shift. He argues for an employee-first approach – one grounded in empathy and psychological safety. While Schmidt’s vision is not new, he does make a compelling, vital and refreshing case for building a humanistic company…

Investing in People, Financial Impact of Human Resource Initiatives by Alexis Fink, Wayne Cascio and John Boudreau Recommendation Human resources managers work hard to create value for their companies. Still, many firms treat HR as a cost center and outsource a number of its processes, such as benefits management, payroll and recruiting. Wayne Cascio and…

The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety, Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation By Timothy R. Clark Recommendation Research reveals that money can’t compensate for a lack of psychological safety in the workplace – that is, a sense of belonging, and freedom to speak up, learn and contribute. Your organization gains a competitive advantage when your…

Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill About This Book Napoleon Hill was ahead of his time when he wrote Outwitting the Devil. There are concepts within it that would not have been well received at the time it was written, but have shown themselves to be true over time, thereby…

What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers By Richard N. Bolles About this Book In What Color Is Your Parachute? Richard Bolles shares current strategies and resources to simplify job-hunting for the unemployed and those wishing to change careers. From how to find the most appropriate and fulfilling jobs to fit your desires,…

Performance Conversations, How to Use Questions to Coach Employees, Improve Productivity, and Boost Confidence (Without Appraisals!) By Christopher D. Lee Recommendation The traditional performance review has few remaining adherents. According to longtime chief human resources officer Christopher D. Lee, organizations should replace such reviews with regular, one-to-one feedback sessions between frontline managers and their reports. Lee explains…

The Next Rules of Work, The Mindset, Skillset and Toolset to Lead Your Organization through Uncertainty By Gary Bolles Recommendation The modern economy can be unsettling. Educator and consultant Gary Bolles feels your pain and understands that the rules of work are changing almost as fast as people can learn them. In this guide to…

Inclusion on Purpose, An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work by Ruchika Tulshyan. Recommendation Ruchika Tulshyan takes aim at the challenges women of color face at work. She wants you to admit, as she does about herself, that you’re racist. This racism includes anyone who participates in or stands by when another person suffers subtle or…

The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Occupational Safety and Workplace Health (Wiley-Blackwell Handbooks in Organizational Psychology) By Sharon Clarke, Tahira M. Probst, Frank Guldenmund and Jonathan Passmore. Recommendation Millions of employees suffer death and injury each year. Beyond physical injuries, workers worldwide deal with stress and related mental challenges. Safety issues affect all modern…

Kirkpatrick’s, Four Levels of Training Evaluation By James D. Kirkpatrick and Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick Recommendation Award-winning authors and advisers Jim and Wendy Kirkpatrick honor Jim’s father, Don Kirkpatrick, whose work in the 1950s inspired a renowned method for training evaluation: the Kirkpatrick Four Levels. The authors address changes in workplace culture since the method’s inception,…

To Be Honest, Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose By Ron A. Carucci Recommendation Organizational and leadership development expert Ron Carucci believes truth, justice and accountability are in short supply. In response, he offers a simple but profound formula for boosting corporate credibility. He outlines how to mold a corporate culture of honesty, integrity and…

The Essential HR Handbook: A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager or HR Professional by Sharon Armstrong and Barbara Mitchell’s Whether you’re a seasoned HR professional or someone in a new role, “The Essential HR Handbook” is a comprehensive resource that you can turn to for expert tools to handle any workplace situation. This…