Talent Management Essentials - Böcker

Integrating findings from research and practice in order to make practical, evidence-based recommendations for preventing and addressing systemic workplace mistreatment, this book: Focuses on the recursive effects of mistreatment in organizations and how individual and organizational well-being can be enhanced by carefully-designed policies and procedures.Creates a complete picture by bringing together relevant research from fragmented fields such as organizational psychology, labor relations and labor economics.Enables you to identify best practices for resolving mistreatment occurrences, for creating a civil workforce, and preventing recursive mistreatment.

CAREER PATHS “I like how Carter, Cook, and Dorsey have balanced the perspective and needs of the employee with the needs of the organization. They’ve provided a practical toolkit for practitioners, rooted in a strong conceptual model. I have looked at other sources on career paths in organizations, but this is the book I’d actually use to design a system.”Steven D. Ashworth Ph.D, Manager, Human Resource Research & Analysis, Sempra Energy Utilities“If you are, like me, a consultant who helps organizations develop and utilize their talent toward maximum performance; or a business leader building a worldclass organization with limited financial resources; or a Human Resources manager whose Generation Y employees are anxious to get ahead – you need to read this book. It clearly defines the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of using career path models as the foundation for a comprehensive talent management process.”Gena Cox Ph.D, Managing Consultant, Human Capital Resource CenterCareer Paths offers a career path model and useful tools and tips for developing, implementing, and integrating career paths into talent management systems. The authors describe the value of career paths from individual employee, organizational, and industry standpoints and show how career path efforts can be integrated with recruitment and hiring, strategic planning, succession management, employee development, and retention programs. With a sample career path guide and a list of resources for organizations, this book is an indispensable reference for HR professionals, managers and executives, training and development professionals, and organizational consultants.

CAREER PATHS “I like how Carter, Cook, and Dorsey have balanced the perspective and needs of the employee with the needs of the organization. They’ve provided a practical toolkit for practitioners, rooted in a strong conceptual model. I have looked at other sources on career paths in organizations, but this is the book I’d actually use to design a system.”Steven D. Ashworth Ph.D, Manager, Human Resource Research & Analysis, Sempra Energy Utilities“If you are, like me, a consultant who helps organizations develop and utilize their talent toward maximum performance; or a business leader building a worldclass organization with limited financial resources; or a Human Resources manager whose Generation Y employees are anxious to get ahead – you need to read this book. It clearly defines the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of using career path models as the foundation for a comprehensive talent management process.”Gena Cox Ph.D, Managing Consultant, Human Capital Resource CenterCareer Paths offers a career path model and useful tools and tips for developing, implementing, and integrating career paths into talent management systems. The authors describe the value of career paths from individual employee, organizational, and industry standpoints and show how career path efforts can be integrated with recruitment and hiring, strategic planning, succession management, employee development, and retention programs. With a sample career path guide and a list of resources for organizations, this book is an indispensable reference for HR professionals, managers and executives, training and development professionals, and organizational consultants.

Performance Management presents an end-to-end practical model of effective performance management that shows how to develop and implement performance management systems that yield bottom line results. Practical step by step guidance and examples Realities associated with implementing best practices and avoiding common pitfalls Jobs and circumstances where common practices will and will not work well Proven approaches from leading organizations Insights for everyone involved in performance management through senior leadership

Performance Management presents an end-to-end practical model of effective performance management that shows how to develop and implement performance management systems that yield bottom line results. Practical step by step guidance and examples Realities associated with implementing best practices and avoiding common pitfalls Jobs and circumstances where common practices will and will not work well Proven approaches from leading organizations Insights for everyone involved in performance management through senior leadership

Providing both practical advice, tools, and case examples, Employee Engagement translates best practices, ideas, and concepts into concrete and practical steps that will change the level of engagement in any organization. Explores the meaning of engagement and how engagement differs significantly from other important yet related concepts like satisfaction and commitmentDiscusses what it means to create a culture of engagementProvides a practical presentation deck and talking points managers can use to introduce the concept of engagement in their organizationAddresses issues of work-life balance, and non-work activities and their relationship to engagement at work

Providing both practical advice, tools, and case examples, Employee Engagement translates best practices, ideas, and concepts into concrete and practical steps that will change the level of engagement in any organization. Explores the meaning of engagement and how engagement differs significantly from other important yet related concepts like satisfaction and commitmentDiscusses what it means to create a culture of engagementProvides a practical presentation deck and talking points managers can use to introduce the concept of engagement in their organizationAddresses issues of work-life balance, and non-work activities and their relationship to engagement at work

Senior Executive Assessment is a concise and practical guide that demystifies assessment that is conducted at the senior-executive level. Defines Senior Executive Assessment, describes its benefits, and explains how it differs from assessment at lower levelsDiscusses how significant shifts in markets and business models can require a change in the characteristics needed in senior executivesProvides a practical model with suggestions for assessing senior executivesOffers guidelines for determining what assessment methods to use in an organizationExamines practical considerations in how to choose professionals to conduct senior executive assessment

Senior Executive Assessment is a concise and practical guide that demystifies assessment that is conducted at the senior-executive level. Defines Senior Executive Assessment, describes its benefits, and explains how it differs from assessment at lower levelsDiscusses how significant shifts in markets and business models can require a change in the characteristics needed in senior executivesProvides a practical model with suggestions for assessing senior executivesOffers guidelines for determining what assessment methods to use in an organizationExamines practical considerations in how to choose professionals to conduct senior executive assessment

This book presents an evidence-based best practice approach to the design, development, and operation of formal mentoring programs within organizations. It includes practical tools and resources that organizations can use such as training exercises, sample employee development plans, and mentoring contracts. Case studies from organizations with successful mentoring programs illustrate various principles (e.g., how the mentoring program is aligned with other organizational systems) and suggest best practice contemporary strategies.

This book presents an evidence-based best practice approach to the design, development, and operation of formal mentoring programs within organizations. It includes practical tools and resources that organizations can use such as training exercises, sample employee development plans, and mentoring contracts. Case studies from organizations with successful mentoring programs illustrate various principles (e.g., how the mentoring program is aligned with other organizational systems) and suggest best practice contemporary strategies.

In Online Recruiting and Selection, Reynolds and Weiner provide an accessible introduction to implementing and operating Web-based tools for hiring in organizations. Discusses recent trends and their implications for new advancements in the field of technology-based hiringExplains key factors for developing an effective recruiting web site, choosing the right assessment tools, and designing integrated talent acquisition systemsDiscusses issues such as the proper environment for deploying tests and other assessments, the implications of global access, and data security and privacy policiesReviews regulations and professional standards for measurement and personnel selection, including new rules governing the treatment of Internet job applicants, the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, and the Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures

Developing Women Leaders answers the question “How do we best develop women leaders?” with practical solutions drawn from current literature and the author’s personal interviews with high-achievers in major US companies and universities. Presents research-based, practical solutions to help people in organizations develop talented women Describes what organizations and individuals need to know about leadership competencies, personality, and leadership styles Explains gender-related issues that affect the behaviors of both women and men at work Integrates first-hand accounts by high-achieving women and men from major US companies and universities about their leadership experiences Separate chapters addressed to CEOs and Human Resource executives, managers, and women offer practical suggestions to implement in their organizations, using examples from some 'best practice' companies Has relevance across the range of all organizations including Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, non-profit organizations and small businesses Has significance for every aspect of society – business, government, law, families, careers, and health

Developing Women Leaders answers the question “How do we best develop women leaders?” with practical solutions drawn from current literature and the author’s personal interviews with high-achievers in major US companies and universities. Presents research-based, practical solutions to help people in organizations develop talented women Describes what organizations and individuals need to know about leadership competencies, personality, and leadership styles Explains gender-related issues that affect the behaviors of both women and men at work Integrates first-hand accounts by high-achieving women and men from major US companies and universities about their leadership experiences Separate chapters addressed to CEOs and Human Resource executives, managers, and women offer practical suggestions to implement in their organizations, using examples from some 'best practice' companies Has relevance across the range of all organizations including Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, non-profit organizations and small businesses Has significance for every aspect of society – business, government, law, families, careers, and health

Real Time Leadership Development provides research and practices-based guidance and tools for leaders to use to fully leverage experience-based development for their own growth and to build the next generation of leaders in their organization. Teaches you how to identify the key experiences, competencies, and relationships that are critical in the development of current and future leaders.Answers the question "Leadership for the sake of what?" by helping you identify your leadership principles and think about your legacy.Provides guidance on organization-wide metrics such as employee surveys, succession management metrics, and performance development plan audits.Includes "Taking Action" sections that provide tools for developing future talent in individuals, teams, and organizations.Discusses relevant books, articles, and research studies that deepen your understanding of the subject matter.