Don't rely on instincts alone. Hiring. Is. King. The lesson seems so basic. Yet time after time, good companies stumble and lose their stride-just when they were poised for rapid growth. Why? Because
Make sure the numbers add up. With real estate investing on the rebound, more and more people are jumping into the market. But often, return on investment hinges less on the physical property and more
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
Offers advice in creating a business plan that will attract investors, including gathering key data on prospective customers, analyzing market demand, and removing excessive detail.
California-based Butow is with a Web design and marketing firm, and has written 12 books on related topics; Taylor is with an executive talent firm focusing on high tech emerging growth companies in t
Every year, more than 68 million students of every age find themselves worrying excessively about their first day of school, even before it begins. Their hearts race, their stomachs turn, and their pa
Everyone has had one a colleague or client who makes going to work a trial and a terror. Scott, a Bay Area consultant, provides chatty guidance for reducing workplace difficulties and improving morale
Are you ready for the IoT revolution? The Internet of Things (IoT) will soon be everywhere—embedded in interconnected devices we’ll use every day. Already, cars, appliances, and wearables transmit rea
From Uber to the presidential debates, the gig economy has been dominating the headlines…and for good reason. Today, more than a third of Americans are working in the gig economy—mixing together short
Incompetent, lazy, spotlight-hogging, whiny, backstabbing, avoidant—there’s no end to the personality challenges that impede workplace relationships. But interacting effectively with employees, collea
Provides a guide to writing effective copy for the Internet, covering such topics as psychological motivators, constructing Web copy, email marketing, and promotional articles.
Provides a guide to writing effective copy for the Internet, covering such topics as psychological motivators, constructing Web copy, email marketing, and promotional articles.
Salacuse (law, Tufts University) gives advice on negotiating with all government offices, from a village council to a presidential palace. He explains how to understand and analyze the often hidden in
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
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
The job market is awash with qualified applicants. Yet employers rarely select based solely on merit. Instead, most hiring decisions are gut-level evaluations made in the first few minutes of an inter
Morgan, adoptive parent of a child with Down's syndrome and autism who is now 25 years old, offers practical advice for parents of adults with disabilities or special needs, geared toward preparing ad
If we as Americans want better political leaders, this book argues, than we must become better followers. The way we do that is by becoming more savvy, tough, and questioning and understanding the tri
For many new homeowners, the euphoria that comes with buying the perfect new house can soon turn into total panic. First-time buyers often feel overwhelmed by the amount of maintenance their new home
"The ""numbers"" were achieved. The workshops attended. Most people in your organization have gotten their ""isms"" under control. But here you are again, recycling yet another round of costly diversi
Project management is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world. The Project Management Institute has seen membership growth of more than 1000% in the last 10 years. But while many of these
"In the three years following the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation hired 2,200 new Special Agents. But that was out of more than 150,000 applicants, and you
A leader’s most important job is to communicate. Every day, whether in a meeting or a presentation, a water-cooler conversation or a formal speech, his or her ability to craft and deliver a clear mess
As a manager, you aren’t truly successful unless your employees are as well. Helping them establish compelling, actionable performance goals is the first and most important step, and 2600 Phrases for
Nobody likes criticism. Handled poorly, it too often stings and breeds resentment—and most of us try to avoid it at all costs.But criticism—crafted carefully and communicated skillfully—promotes trust
Companies--especially more complex organizations--require standard, documented processes and procedures to achieve high levels of quality and productivity. Too few, and inefficiency ensues; too many,
Papke, an organizational psychologist, leadership consultant, executive coach, and speaker and facilitator, outlines a framework for aligning customer needs with a company's leadership, culture, and b
Pagnoni, a fundraising consultant and workshop leader who directs three nonprofit organizations, and Solomon aid nonprofit organizations in enhancing organizational growth and getting to the next leve
This practical guide to modern business management processes provides managers and other stakeholders with practical information and advice on creating efficient work force and productivity plans that
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
Describes the severity and proliferation of investment fraud in the United States despite government regulations, and helps readers identify investment scams and understand why these fraud cases occur
Collects guidelines and advice for secular parenting, providing tips and strategies for addressing such issues as death, sexuality, morality, and religion while encouraging children to think for thems
Co-published with SHRM.Many organizations understand the benefits of a longer-term approach to staffing: reduced turnover and hiring costs, improved efficiency and morale, and ultimately greater profi
A resource of concise information, step-by-step instructions, reproducible training materials, and flexible course outlines, designed to help trainers and managers design and lead team-building worksh
Author Weasel, scientist and educator (biology, Portland State U.) cuts through the hype regarding genetically modified food and related ethical and political issues. The author notes that 80 percent
Co-published with SHRM. Many organizations understand the benefits of a longer-term approach to staffing: reduced turnover and hiring costs, improved efficiency and morale, and ultimately greater prof
