Is your workplace working for you and your employees? Studies show that unhealthy work habits, like staring at computer screens and rushing through fast-food lunches are taking their toll in the form
This resource for human resources managers and executives seeks to be accessible with summary tables, lists, examples, scripts, and scenarios. The book provides practical techniques for interviewing,
Program manager—it’s one of the most challenging jobs you can have. Overseeing and coordinating multiple project teams and thousands of activities may seem a Herculean task, but it’s easier with the r
It’s an exciting time to be in marketing: The Internet, social media, and content marketing are powerful equalizers, resetting the playing field for businesses large and small. Yet, it’s also a challe
Authors Lintala and Murphy present readers with a complete approach to managing autism in children through a combination of natural medicine and evidence-based scientific interventions. The authors ha
In this text, Fields, a consultant on strategic and financial issues and teacher of the American Management Association's course Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers, draws
Filled with insights from leading figures in the arts as well as lessons from thriving artist-entrepreneurs, the authors explain the business side of performing arts, in a book that helps readers unde
A senior executive in the natural foods industry, Steinberg provides, for the first time, a guide for aspiring natural foods manufacturers trying to make their mark in the industry. She puts the spotl
Updated and expanded to reflect the latest trends and best practices, a guide to succession management contains 20 percent new material, including chapters on recruitment and retention, as well as upd
When it comes to work these days, we’re expected to do more with less—but is this nose-to-the-grindstone philosophy the best way to run a business? Alarmingly low employee engagement numbers indicate
Why do sales organizations fall short? Every day, expert consultants like Mike Weinberg are called on by companies large and small to find the answer—and it’s one that may surprise you. Typically, the
Imagine what would happen if you could quickly elevate the EQ score of everyone in your organization. Profitability, retention, and customer satisfaction would soar! Studies prove that emotional intel
Exploring dominant personality traits and encouraging parents to understand their own goals and desires, the authors teach parents the art of becoming better problem solvers and advocates for their ch
Great companies distinguish themselves from the competition by providing their customers with something truly special, something beyond price point that can’t be duplicated: unique, outstanding custom
Reveals how companies are turning to a strategy of sustainability and social good, examining the six key factors green companies share, and explains how to use the proven methods and achieve success.
Pinpoints the personality traits that are common among the most resilient people in the world and explains how these traits can be developed and nurtured.
Combines real-life stories with practical advice for making eldercare decisions, covering such topics as evaluating caregiving options, managing the costs of care, and having difficult discussions wit
Presents a nutrition plan for young athletes that explains how to balance meals, choose healthy snacks, and use supplements and performance enhancers, while addressing some of the nutritional hurdles
When people are kept from moving—whether they're sitting through a presentation or stuck behind a desk—they become restless and their attention waivers. Yet most training ignores the innate human desi
Explains how to identify the bullying styles of bossy children, details how a parent's insecurities can reveal themselves, and outlines how these parents can regain control in their relationship with
Simmons presents students, academics, general interest readers, and professionals working in a wide variety of contexts with the second edition of her comprehensive guide to bringing the power of effe
How do you get people to see things your way? Whether you're trying to secure a promotion, make a sale, or rally support for a new idea, the ability to persuade those around you is absolutely essentia
Offers lessons in strategic planning for businesses, incorporating examples ranging from Alexander the Great to IBM and General Electric, with proven ideas for increasing return on investment and maxi
Toporek offers tips and advice for effectively interacting with customers on a day-to-day basis. The material is divided into ten sections, each focusing on a different aspect of customer service. Top
Projects—especially complex ones—are inherently risky. Between time constraints, technical challenges, and resource issues, things can easily go wrong—making the identification of potential risks an e
It's the worst sort of surprise: A valued and seemingly happy employee gives his notice. Can you do anything at this point? Probably not. Could you have anticipated the departure and tried to prevent
The details of international business are growing more complex by the day—and even the most seasoned professionals can find themselves in need of guidance. This comprehensive answer book supplies read
Explains to small business owners the best way to use crowd funding to finance their ventures, including how to pitch a project to the public, which crowd funding portal is the best to use, and how to
One thing that will never change about the business world is the presence of risk. But risk management has changed dramatically since the 2008 financial crisis. . .and new developments in technology a
This book offers tips and advice on how to increase one's sales potential. The material is appropriate for anyone in the sales field, whether it be car sales on the lot, online selling, or anything in
Soupios and Mourdoukoutas present readers with their examination of classical philosophy as it applies to leadership, engaging the work of Aristotle, Heraclitus, Sophocles, Hesiod and a variety of oth
The crucial element separating an exceptional career from a lackluster one is the ability to devise innovative solutions to work challenges. With research showing the direct relationship between ideas
Examines the elements that are crucial for crafting a successful raesumae or cover letter, from the layout and presentation to where to send it and how to request salary requirements.
Why do so many business owners dread looking at the numbers? They make excuses…They don’t have time…That’s what the accountant is for....But the simple truth is that no one else will ever be as invest
Considered a standard reference in the field, this handbook describes the components of facility plans for several timeframes, methods for forecasting budget and space needs, the financial case justif
The author adapts the principles in "The Art of War" for small businesses, teaching them to choose the right ground for battle, strike at competitors' weakest points, and build and leverage strategic
Van Rooy, Senior Director of International Human Resources Strategy and Operations at Walmart, provides readers with a roadmap to career success. No matter the reader's career path, Van Rooy provides
Covering 80 different topics in all—including online bullying, sexting, drugs depression and many other challenges—a straight-talking guide helps parents understand why teenagers behave the way they d
In our increasingly complicated and data-driven world, many new developments are so complex that only experts comprehend their nuances. But what they don't grasp is how to tell the world about them. C
