What do you tell a job interviewer when he asks about your background, and you know you have less experience than other job candidates? The author approaches this and other tough questions with solid advice. General tips that apply to all interview questions entail giving answers that ring true, answers that are direct and without hesitation, and answers that don't meander, but speak precisely to the questions the interviewer asks. Books in Barron's popular Business Success series are written for career-minded men and women intent on moving up the corporate ladder or going out on their own as ... View More...
Take the brakes off your business. In the perfect follow-up to 1001 Ways to Reward Employees, the innovative book that has sold over one million copies, Bob Nelson reveals what real companies across America are doing to get the very best out of their employees-and why it's the key to their success. Energizing is listening-AT&T's Universal Card Service's employee suggestion system yields 1,200 ideas a month and millions of dollars in savings. Energizing is encouraging risk-taking-Hershey Foods gives out The Exalted Order of the Extended Neck Award. Energizing is Starbuck's making employees par... View More...
Take the brakes off your business. In the perfect follow-up to 1001 Ways to Reward Employees, the innovative book that has sold over one million copies, Bob Nelson reveals what real companies across America are doing to get the very best out of their employees-and why it's the key to their success. Energizing is listening-AT&T's Universal Card Service's employee suggestion system yields 1,200 ideas a month and millions of dollars in savings. Energizing is encouraging risk-taking-Hershey Foods gives out The Exalted Order of the Extended Neck Award. Energizing is Starbuck's making employees par... View More...
Take the brakes off your business. In the perfect follow-up to 1001 Ways to Reward Employees, the innovative book that has sold over one million copies, Bob Nelson reveals what real companies across America are doing to get the very best out of their employees-and why it's the key to their success. Energizing is listening-AT&T's Universal Card Service's employee suggestion system yields 1,200 ideas a month and millions of dollars in savings. Energizing is encouraging risk-taking-Hershey Foods gives out The Exalted Order of the Extended Neck Award. Energizing is Starbuck's making employees par... View More...
Why is "1001 Ways to Reward Employees," with over 1.4 million copies in print, such an extraordinary bestseller? Because a little over ten years ago Bob Nelson took the seeds of an idea and turned it into something indispensable for business. The idea? That it's not a raise that motivates an employee, and it's not a promotion--what really sparks a person to perform are those intangible, unexpected gestures that signify real appreciation for a job well done. Now, after having worked with thousands of organizations in the years since 1"1001 Ways to Reward." . . was first published, Bob Nelson pr... View More...
Why is "1001 Ways to Reward Employees," with over 1.4 million copies in print, such an extraordinary bestseller? Because a little over ten years ago Bob Nelson took the seeds of an idea and turned it into something indispensable for business. The idea? That it's not a raise that motivates an employee, and it's not a promotion--what really sparks a person to perform are those intangible, unexpected gestures that signify real appreciation for a job well done. Now, after having worked with thousands of organizations in the years since 1"1001 Ways to Reward." . . was first published, Bob Nelson pr... View More...
For most businesses, attracting new employees and getting your existing employees to succeed is a never-ending task. It's often rooted in inefficient hiring practices, misunderstood motivational techniques, inadequate training, and high employee turnover. The results: Low productivity and poor performance, leading to lower revenue, unhappy customers, and endless management headaches. Jerry Wilson's 151 Quick Ideas to Inspire Your Staff takes the mystery out of motivating employees to achieve personal and business success. The basic concept: Inspire your employees to create and maintain delight... View More...
That special assignment came fully equipped with a problem co-worker? Don't despair Learn how to work with people that are confrontational, problematic, unwilling--and still get the job done.
That special assignment came fully equipped with a problem co-worker? Don't despair Learn how to work with people that are confrontational, problematic, unwilling--and still get the job done.
Quick and easy strategies for preparing for any interview 24 Hours to the Perfect Interview is the one resource job seekers need to quickly prepare for even the toughest interview situation. Bestselling authors and career coaches Matt and Nan DeLuca offer a quick and easy system that walks job hunters through the essential steps of preinterview preparation: Researching the company and the position before the interview Putting together a professional look Preparing important documents for the interview Responding to difficult questions about past job experiences Knowing what to reveal--and w... View More...
It's not more money, bigger offices, better benefits, or flextime. Recent surveys reveal that the number one reason employees quit their jobs is that they don't feel valued on a human level. Growing employment opportunities and the lure of Internet companies have brought this prob- lem to near crisis level. Now, Dottie Gandy, a former regional director with the Franklin Covey Company, provides a simple, principle-based solution that will work to solve the problem in any business. In this clear, straight-foward book, she gives us a step-by-step plan that managers can implement immediately and w... View More...
PEOPLE WHO HAVE FUN AT WORK are more productive, more creative, and report higher levels of job satisfaction, according to recent research. And they tend to stick around longer too--a key competitive advantage in today's tight job market. In short, fun in the workplace goes right to the bottom line. As coauthor of 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work, Dave Hemsath was among the first to show how fun could be beneficial to all types and sizes of organizations. The idea has caught on, and people are clamoring for more ways to make their workplaces fun places to be. His new book, 301 More Ways to Have F... View More...
The most successful organizations add a healthy dose of play into their daily or weekly routines. In fact, research has shown that when people actually enjoy their jobs they're more creative, more productive, and more committed to doing their jobs well. Companies like the Colorado Health Sciences Center and Southwest Airlines attest to the positive effect of fun at work. Both trace increased job satisfaction and decreased employee downtime to concerted efforts to make fun a part of their corporate identity. With 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work, Dave Hemsath and Leslie Yerkes offer a complete reso... View More...
The most successful organizations add a healthy dose of play into their daily or weekly routines. In fact, research has shown that when people actually enjoy their jobs they're more creative, more productive, and more committed to doing their jobs well. Companies like the Colorado Health Sciences Center and Southwest Airlines attest to the positive effect of fun at work. Both trace increased job satisfaction and decreased employee downtime to concerted efforts to make fun a part of their corporate identity. With 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work, Dave Hemsath and Leslie Yerkes offer a complete reso... View More...
This guide describes the 360 Degrees Feedback, a multiperspective approach to business. The approach assesses employee performance and development from several points of view: peers, customers, supervisors and direct co-workers. It is a sensitive process that must be managed carefully, and this book shows how to design and implement it step by step - as well as what not to do. It should help organizations achieve: a powerful, positive impact on employee performance; more accurate and fair assessments; and better alignment of individual and organization goals. View More...
Go out with a BANG They'll forget you as soon as you walk out the door . . . unlessyou make your training memorable. This essential resource is yourway to make your mark. Fifty ways to close your training sessionsand presentations so they won't forget you--or your training. Each activity lists the necessary time and equipment, a suggestedgroup size, and an intended purpose. You'll have no problem findinga closer that's just right for your needs. You'll get activities great for: * Making action plans * Reviewing material * Celebrating success * Motivating participants . . . and more Sole... View More...
In a book that can be read from cover to cover the night before an interview, Robin Ryan lays out the essentials for making a great impression on potential employers. Designed for all job seekers -- whether they're just starting out or moving onwards and upwards -- 60 Seconds & You're Hired presents sure-fire strategies based on current hiring trends, including how to: -- give the best answers to the interviewer's questions-- communicate that you are the right person for the job using Ryan's 5-point agenda and 60-second sell techniques-- ask the questions you should-- avoid common pitfalls th... View More...
In a book that can be read from cover to cover the night before an interview, Robin Ryan lays out the essentials for making a great impression on potential employers. Designed for all job seekers -- whether they're just starting out or moving onwards and upwards -- 60 Seconds & You're Hired presents sure-fire strategies based on current hiring trends, including how to: -- give the best answers to the interviewer's questions-- communicate that you are the right person for the job using Ryan's 5-point agenda and 60-second sell techniques-- ask the questions you should-- avoid common pitfalls th... View More...
"Every harried interviewer knows the danger of throwing out vague questions to a potential employee. You get canned answers in response -- and the result can be a disastrous hiring decision. Now there's a quick way to find out what really makes a candidate tick. Presented in a handy question-and-answer format, this new book supplies 96 probing interview questions, plus helpful tips on interpreting the responses. It details how to: * elicit spontaneous, truthful responses * watch out for red flags that predict subpar performance * solicit meaningful information from reference c... View More...