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,
Of all life's financial shocks, few compare to bringing home an infant. Just one tiny person costs $250,000 to raise. How will you pay for it? Written by a national money columnist and mother of two,
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
Hurt, a leadership consultant with experience in sales, customer service, and human resources, and Dye, a trainer and facilitator associated with a leadership development business, show business leade
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
Meetings don't have to be a waste of time. When managed right, they are a powerful tool for solving problems, making decisions, exchanging ideas-and getting results fast. Based on years of experience
Citing workplace bullying as a “silent epidemic,” Curry, once a target herself, provides real-world problem-solving. With an approach based on learning and memory theories, she offers a how-to book ch
Tired of your weight swinging up and down? Do you find it difficult to stick to a diet? You're not alone. Every day, millions of people battle temptation as they try to drop unwanted pounds. For those
Want to build a six-figure income business? Only a truly engaged and motivated team can get you there.In Be a Network Marketing Leader, industry superstar Mary Christensen reveals how anyone can culti
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
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
Provides strategies for becoming more comfortable and achieving success in new situations, explaining how to overcome anxieties in order to make great first impressions, fearlessly perform tasks, and
A negotiating guide for women provides information about such topics as creating a strong presence, leveraging natural style, and handling difficult people.
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.
Presents a twelve-step program designed to help mothers start a small business, covering such topics as designing a logo, choosing a fair price, and deciding on a name.
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
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
Business today is global--and success requires a new set of skills. But not to worry, whether you're negotiating with vendors in Asia, exploring potential markets in Africa, or leading a diverse team
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
Every team needs a regular dose of team spirit to function at its best. That's why managers turn to these easy and effective activities for building camaraderie and cohesion. Now in its second edition
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
Miller argues that salespeople need to use different language and different strategies when selling to business executives than they do selling to people who are actually going to use their product or
With greater workplace demands comes greater stress—and it’s taking a toll on our productivity and well-being.The standard recommendations are to exercise, meditate, eat better. But who has time for y
