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Hiring and Keeping the Best People

by Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business School Press

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Harvard Business Essentials are comprehensive, solution-oriented paperbacks for business readers of all levels of experience. In today's ever-changing business environment, hiring an all-star work force and keeping it in place is a challenge for any organization. With an overview on topics such as recruiting the right people, cultivating the right culture, avoiding employee burnout, and calculating employee turnover, Hiring and Keeping the Best People offers managers a clear understanding of show more how to hire more effectively and increase retention. Packed with hands-on tips and tools, this helpful guide provides actionable and practical advice for managers and human resources professionals alike. show less

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Genres: Business, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 658.31 — Applied science & technology Management & public relations General management Of Personnel Elements of personnel management
LCC: HF5549.5 .S38 .H37 — Social sciences Commerce Commerce Business Personnel management. Employment
BISAC: BUS BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Human Resources & Personnel Management

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Languages: English
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Published: 2002
Genres: Business, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 658.31
LCC: HF5549.5 .S38 .H37

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