Using the Way of Talent: Uncovering and Retaining Talent: Uncovering and Retaining Talent

Author: Jon Beardsley
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: People need to make decisions, people need to sell things, and you are the one your organization needs to be sure you have talent. Hiring decisions are not just a major financial decision but also concern the future of the organization. The vicissitudes you have experienced can guide you to make the right decision, but you don’t have that much time. Today, you have many resources that can be well utilized to discover top talent for your organization. Some people will fit your company culture, and some will become part of the future as your business grows. You can learn from your mistakes. This book combines theoretical principles with case studies and is carefully designed with questions and exercises. The language is easy to understand and highly readable. The logical structure of the book is clear, the viewpoints are distinct, and the many structured work methods proposed are highly practical. Whether you are an experienced manager in hiring or an inexperienced analyst, after reading this book, you will feel more at ease and confident when actually recruiting, selecting, and hiring new employees. The book also offers insightful discussions on how the psychological contract affects new employees, how to help new employees adapt to the organization quickly and get off to a good start, how to retain top talent through career management, and how to manage and control the hiring process.