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Smart and Gets Things Done
by Spolsky • 2007
Why great engineers are worth ten times the average, and the interview tactics that reveal them.
4.00
1k+
Smart and Gets Things Done Summary
Smart and Gets Things Done 91%
Why great engineers are worth ten times the average, and the interview tactics that reveal them.
by Spolsky 2007
4.00
1k+ ratings
The Rare Find
by George Anders • 2011
The people your hiring process rejects are your best candidates. How to let them prove it.
3.75
364
The Rare Find Summary
The Rare Find 91%
The people your hiring process rejects are your best candidates. How to let them prove it.
by George Anders 2011
3.75
364 ratings
The Big Book of HR - Revised and Expanded Edition
by Barbara Mitchell • 2017
From job post to retirement party: the HR desktop companion that connects every step to strategy.
3.92
155
The Big Book of HR - Revised and Expanded Edition Summary
The Big Book of HR - Revised and Expanded Edition 90%
From job post to retirement party: the HR desktop companion that connects every step to strategy.
by Barbara Mitchell 2017
3.92
155 ratings
The Essential HR Handbook
by Sharon Armstrong • 2008
Every HR question a manager faces, from hiring to firing, in one desk reference.
3.62
460
The Essential HR Handbook Summary
The Essential HR Handbook 90%
Every HR question a manager faces, from hiring to firing, in one desk reference.
by Sharon Armstrong 2008
3.62
460 ratings
45 Effective Ways for Hiring Smart!
by Pierre Mornell • 1998
Interviews lie. Resumes exaggerate. Field-tested tactics that predict who will succeed on the job.
3.98
2k+
45 Effective Ways for Hiring Smart! Summary
45 Effective Ways for Hiring Smart! 90%
Interviews lie. Resumes exaggerate. Field-tested tactics that predict who will succeed on the job.
by Pierre Mornell 1998
3.98
2k+ ratings
Who
by Geoff Smart • 2008
Hiring fails half the time; mistakes cost 15x salary. The system that flips the odds.
3.96
8k+
Who Summary
Who 90%
Hiring fails half the time; mistakes cost 15x salary. The system that flips the odds.
by Geoff Smart 2008
3.96
8k+ ratings
The Employee Experience Advantage
by Jacob Morgan • 2017
4x profit, 40% less turnover: the data behind treating employees as customers, not workers.
3.83
432
The Employee Experience Advantage Summary
The Employee Experience Advantage 90%
4x profit, 40% less turnover: the data behind treating employees as customers, not workers.
by Jacob Morgan 2017
3.83
432 ratings
Knock 'em Dead Hiring the Best
by Martin Yate • 1987
A bad hire costs more than a slow hire. Here is the system that prevents both.
3.62
135
Knock 'em Dead Hiring the Best Summary
Knock 'em Dead Hiring the Best 90%
A bad hire costs more than a slow hire. Here is the system that prevents both.
by Martin Yate 1987
3.62
135 ratings
Dream Team
by Ludovic Girodon • 2019
Recruit smart, onboard well, and build the daily rituals that make teams impossible to leave.
4.28
46
Dream Team Summary
Dream Team 90%
Recruit smart, onboard well, and build the daily rituals that make teams impossible to leave.
by Ludovic Girodon 2019
4.28
46 ratings
The Truth About Managing People...and Nothing but the Truth
by Stephen P. Robbins • 2002
Happy workers aren't productive; productive workers get happy. Much else you learned is backwards.
3.82
939
The Truth About Managing People...and Nothing but the Truth Summary
The Truth About Managing People...and Nothing but the Truth 90%
Happy workers aren't productive; productive workers get happy. Much else you learned is backwards.
by Stephen P. Robbins 2002
3.82
939 ratings
Love 'Em or Lose 'Em
by Beverly Kaye • 2003
Your best people are leaving because no one asked them what would keep them.
3.85
552
Love 'Em or Lose 'Em Summary
Love 'Em or Lose 'Em 90%
Your best people are leaving because no one asked them what would keep them.
by Beverly Kaye 2003
3.85
552 ratings
Hire With Your Head
by Lou Adler • 1998
One interview question, asked twice, that reveals more about a candidate than ten shallow ones.
3.99
625
Hire With Your Head Summary
Hire With Your Head 90%
One interview question, asked twice, that reveals more about a candidate than ten shallow ones.
by Lou Adler 1998
3.99
625 ratings
The Carrot Principle
by Adrian Gostick • 2001
74% of leaders skip the one practice that triples returns: genuine, specific appreciation.
3.69
1k+
The Carrot Principle Summary
The Carrot Principle 90%
74% of leaders skip the one practice that triples returns: genuine, specific appreciation.
by Adrian Gostick 2001
3.69
1k+ ratings
Millennials & Management
by Lee Caraher • 2014
Why your youngest talent leaves and the culture shifts that make them stay.
3.74
140
Millennials & Management Summary
Millennials & Management 89%
Why your youngest talent leaves and the culture shifts that make them stay.
by Lee Caraher 2014
3.74
140 ratings
A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice 10th Edition
by Michael Armstrong • 1987
How ten HR disciplines become one strategic system: the practitioner's reference since 1987.
4.00
219
A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice 10th Edition Summary
A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice 10th Edition 89%
How ten HR disciplines become one strategic system: the practitioner's reference since 1987.
by Michael Armstrong 1987
4.00
219 ratings
Culture Wins
by William Vanderbloemen • 2018
A culture-first hiring and leadership playbook: build a workplace people refuse to leave.
3.69
534
Culture Wins Summary
Culture Wins 89%
A culture-first hiring and leadership playbook: build a workplace people refuse to leave.
by William Vanderbloemen 2018
3.69
534 ratings
Motivation
by Brian Tracy • 2013
A hiring formula and a first-week overload: the motivation system that works when pep talks fail.
3.94
611
Motivation Summary
Motivation 89%
A hiring formula and a first-week overload: the motivation system that works when pep talks fail.
by Brian Tracy 2013
3.94
611 ratings
The Case for Good Jobs
by Zeynep Ton • 2023
Low wages hide costs that cripple a business. Paying workers well is the most profitable choice.
4.12
165
The Case for Good Jobs Summary
The Case for Good Jobs 89%
Low wages hide costs that cripple a business. Paying workers well is the most profitable choice.
by Zeynep Ton 2023
4.12
165 ratings
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
by Gary Chapman • 2011
Most workplace appreciation misses. An inventory that shows how each person actually receives it.
3.68
7k+
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace Summary
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace 89%
Most workplace appreciation misses. An inventory that shows how each person actually receives it.
by Gary Chapman 2011
3.68
7k+ ratings
Not Everyone Gets a Trophy
by Bruce Tulgan • 2009
Clear rules, constant feedback, real rewards: the formula that turns young hires into top talent.
3.54
399
Not Everyone Gets a Trophy Summary
Not Everyone Gets a Trophy 89%
Clear rules, constant feedback, real rewards: the formula that turns young hires into top talent.
by Bruce Tulgan 2009
3.54
399 ratings
Strategic Workforce Planning
by Ross Sparkman • 2018
The data-backed system that turns business strategy into a workforce plan, so every hire fits.
3.69
55
Strategic Workforce Planning Summary
Strategic Workforce Planning 89%
The data-backed system that turns business strategy into a workforce plan, so every hire fits.
by Ross Sparkman 2018
3.69
55 ratings
HR Unleashed!!
by Steve Browne • 2023
Move HR from admin sidelines to strategic core: a people-first roadmap for real change.
4.07
14
HR Unleashed!! Summary
HR Unleashed!! 89%
Move HR from admin sidelines to strategic core: a people-first roadmap for real change.
by Steve Browne 2023
4.07
14 ratings
1501 Ways to Reward Employees
by Bob Nelson • 2012
Recognition costs nothing, but most managers get it wrong. Fix it with 1,500 tested ideas.
3.64
159
1501 Ways to Reward Employees Summary
1501 Ways to Reward Employees 89%
Recognition costs nothing, but most managers get it wrong. Fix it with 1,500 tested ideas.
by Bob Nelson 2012
3.64
159 ratings
The Nordstrom Way
by Robert Spector • 1995
How a Seattle shoe store became a retail empire by making employees think like owners.
3.90
794
The Nordstrom Way Summary
The Nordstrom Way 89%
How a Seattle shoe store became a retail empire by making employees think like owners.
by Robert Spector 1995
3.90
794 ratings
All In
by Mike Michalowicz • 2024
Four conditions separate teams that endure from teams that flee. None appear on a resume.
4.15
259
All In Summary
All In 89%
Four conditions separate teams that endure from teams that flee. None appear on a resume.
by Mike Michalowicz 2024
4.15
259 ratings
Getting a Job
by Mark Granovetter • 1995
The finding that changed sociology: casual acquaintances land you jobs that close friends cannot.
3.64
50
Getting a Job Summary
Getting a Job 89%
The finding that changed sociology: casual acquaintances land you jobs that close friends cannot.
by Mark Granovetter 1995
3.64
50 ratings
Digital HR Strategy
by Soumyasanto Sen • 2020
HR is stalled in admin. The framework to turn it into a data-driven, human-centric strategy unit.
4.00
7
Digital HR Strategy Summary
Digital HR Strategy 89%
HR is stalled in admin. The framework to turn it into a data-driven, human-centric strategy unit.
by Soumyasanto Sen 2020
4.00
7 ratings
Talent Management of Knowledge Workers
by Vlad Vaiman • 2010
Managing knowledge workers means managing minds, not bodies. The playbook that does it.
4.50
2
Talent Management of Knowledge Workers Summary
Talent Management of Knowledge Workers 89%
Managing knowledge workers means managing minds, not bodies. The playbook that does it.
by Vlad Vaiman 2010
4.50
2 ratings
Talent Wins
by Ram Charan • 2018
Three leaders, one table, one mandate: turn HR from overhead into your competitive advantage.
3.81
349
Talent Wins Summary
Talent Wins 89%
Three leaders, one table, one mandate: turn HR from overhead into your competitive advantage.
by Ram Charan 2018
3.81
349 ratings
How to Become a Great Boss
by Jeffrey J. Fox • 2002
Stop coaching low performers. The rules for hiring, developing, and keeping your best people.
3.87
423
How to Become a Great Boss Summary
How to Become a Great Boss 89%
Stop coaching low performers. The rules for hiring, developing, and keeping your best people.
by Jeffrey J. Fox 2002
3.87
423 ratings
Sticking Points
by Haydn Shaw • 2013
Four generations, twelve clashes: turning workplace friction into team strength.
4.01
407
Sticking Points Summary
Sticking Points 89%
Four generations, twelve clashes: turning workplace friction into team strength.
by Haydn Shaw 2013
4.01
407 ratings
Powerful
by Patty McCord • 2018
Forget retention. The best companies are the ones people are proud to leave.
4.08
7k+
Powerful Summary
Powerful 89%
Forget retention. The best companies are the ones people are proud to leave.
by Patty McCord 2018
4.08
7k+ ratings
The Ideal Team Player
by Patrick Lencioni • 2016
Three traits determine whether someone will lift your team or corrode it from within.
4.07
16k+
The Ideal Team Player Summary
The Ideal Team Player 89%
Three traits determine whether someone will lift your team or corrode it from within.
by Patrick Lencioni 2016
4.07
16k+ ratings
People Strategy
by Jack Altman • 2021
Culture isn't a perk. It's the feedback, data, and growth path system that outperforms competitors.
3.63
167
People Strategy Summary
People Strategy 89%
Culture isn't a perk. It's the feedback, data, and growth path system that outperforms competitors.
by Jack Altman 2021
3.63
167 ratings
The Talent Revolution
by Anne Fulton • 2023
An internal talent market matches skills to work. Build one, and the talent hoarding stops.
4.52
21
The Talent Revolution Summary
The Talent Revolution 89%
An internal talent market matches skills to work. Build one, and the talent hoarding stops.
by Anne Fulton 2023
4.52
21 ratings
The Future of HR
by Helene Sætersdal • 2019
Ten shifts that move HR from paperwork to strategy, powered by people analytics and agility.
4.00
1
The Future of HR Summary
The Future of HR 88%
Ten shifts that move HR from paperwork to strategy, powered by people analytics and agility.
by Helene Sætersdal 2019
4.00
1 ratings
Peopleware
by Tom DeMarco • 1987
Technology isn't what sinks software projects. Meetings, floor plans, and lonely teams sink them.
4.14
10k+
Peopleware Summary
Peopleware 88%
Technology isn't what sinks software projects. Meetings, floor plans, and lonely teams sink them.
by Tom DeMarco 1987
4.14
10k+ ratings
Artificial Intelligence for HR
by Ben Eubanks • 2022
AI takes over payroll, screening, scheduling. Your job becomes the part machines can't touch.
4.14
21
Artificial Intelligence for HR Summary
Artificial Intelligence for HR 88%
AI takes over payroll, screening, scheduling. Your job becomes the part machines can't touch.
by Ben Eubanks 2022
4.14
21 ratings
How Would You Move Mount Fuji? Microsoft's Cult of the Puzzle--How the World's Smartest Companies Select the Most Creative Thinkers
by William Poundstone • 2003
Why Microsoft asks job candidates to move mountains. It is not about the answer.
3.58
2k+
How Would You Move Mount Fuji? Microsoft's Cult of the Puzzle--How the World's Smartest Companies Select the Most Creative Thinkers Summary
How Would You Move Mount Fuji? Microsoft's Cult of the Puzzle--How the World's Smartest Companies Select the Most Creative Thinkers 88%
Why Microsoft asks job candidates to move mountains. It is not about the answer.
by William Poundstone 2003
3.58
2k+ ratings
Data-Driven HR
by Bernard Marr • 2018
How to turn employee data into sharper hiring and better retention: the HR analytics playbook.
3.51
45
Data-Driven HR Summary
Data-Driven HR 88%
How to turn employee data into sharper hiring and better retention: the HR analytics playbook.
by Bernard Marr 2018
3.51
45 ratings
Work Rules!
by Laszlo Bock • 2015
A data-driven blueprint for hiring, pay, and culture from Google's former head of people operations.
4.13
16k+
Work Rules! Summary
Work Rules! 88%
A data-driven blueprint for hiring, pay, and culture from Google's former head of people operations.
by Laszlo Bock 2015
4.13
16k+ ratings
Por qué Recursos Humanos debería ser como Netflix
by Pilar Llacer Centeno • 2021
HR that predicts what each employee needs, not to coddle but to fuel exponential business growth.
3.31
13
Por qué Recursos Humanos debería ser como Netflix Summary
Por qué Recursos Humanos debería ser como Netflix 88%
HR that predicts what each employee needs, not to coddle but to fuel exponential business growth.
by Pilar Llacer Centeno 2021
3.31
13 ratings
Knock 'em Dead 2011
by Martin Yate • 1958
See the job hunt through the employer's eyes: a field manual for outsmarting the hiring game.
3.97
491
Knock 'em Dead 2011 Summary
Knock 'em Dead 2011 88%
See the job hunt through the employer's eyes: a field manual for outsmarting the hiring game.
by Martin Yate 1958
3.97
491 ratings
How to Get a Job
by Alison Green
Stop auditioning. Start evaluating them: a hiring manager's playbook for landing the right job.
4.14
91
How to Get a Job Summary
How to Get a Job 88%
Stop auditioning. Start evaluating them: a hiring manager's playbook for landing the right job.
by Alison Green
4.14
91 ratings
Managing the Millennials
by Chip Espinoza • 2010
The generation that won't take orders wants something else. Give it, and they'll outwork anyone.
3.74
248
Managing the Millennials Summary
Managing the Millennials 88%
The generation that won't take orders wants something else. Give it, and they'll outwork anyone.
by Chip Espinoza 2010
3.74
248 ratings
It's Not the How or the What but the Who
by Claudio Fernández-Aráoz • 2014
Credentials are yesterday's bet. The real edge is reading potential before the résumé proves it.
3.98
270
It's Not the How or the What but the Who Summary
It's Not the How or the What but the Who 88%
Credentials are yesterday's bet. The real edge is reading potential before the résumé proves it.
by Claudio Fernández-Aráoz 2014
3.98
270 ratings
The Alliance
by Reid Hoffman • 2014
Companies and workers need a new pact: finite missions that build value for both sides.
3.80
3k+
The Alliance Summary
The Alliance 88%
Companies and workers need a new pact: finite missions that build value for both sides.
by Reid Hoffman 2014
3.80
3k+ ratings
Freedom, Inc.
by Brian M. Carney • 2009
Command-and-control kills innovation. The case for setting employees free and watching growth soar.
4.24
251
Freedom, Inc. Summary
Freedom, Inc. 88%
Command-and-control kills innovation. The case for setting employees free and watching growth soar.
by Brian M. Carney 2009
4.24
251 ratings
Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0
by Jay Conrad Levinson • 2005
Ninety-five percent of jobs are never posted. The field manual for reaching them anyway.
3.83
425
Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0 Summary
Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0 88%
Ninety-five percent of jobs are never posted. The field manual for reaching them anyway.
by Jay Conrad Levinson 2005
3.83
425 ratings
Knock 'em Dead Resume Templates
by Martin Yate • 2011
Deconstruct six job postings before you write a single line. The rest is templates.
4.00
9
Knock 'em Dead Resume Templates Summary
Knock 'em Dead Resume Templates 88%
Deconstruct six job postings before you write a single line. The rest is templates.
by Martin Yate 2011
4.00
9 ratings
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