Foo Miin Huey, Associate Librarian, National Library Singapore
Wed, May 06, 2009
AsiaOne
Picks from the library: Talent retention
Managing Talent Retention: An ROI Approach
Author: Phillips, Jack, J. Publisher: San Francisco: Pfeiffer, 2009 Call Number: RBUS 658.314 PHI
(Available for reference at the National Library Singapore)
All HR professionals, managers and leaders know that turnover should be kept low, as these translate to business costs.
However, just how much is it costing the business? And if the human resource team is actively executing programs to limit the turnover rate, what is the positive impact from these programs?
This comprehensive and practical book will help HR professionals to cost the departure of talent, identify the causes, keep turnover within acceptable limits and most importantly, place a dollar value and ROI on turnover solutions implemented.
One Foot Out the Door: How to Combat Psychological Recession that's Alienating Employees and Hurting American Business
Author: Bardwick, Judith, M. Publisher: New York: AMACOM, 2008 Call Number: 332.6 JAN
(Available for reference at the National Library Singapore and for loan at the Public Libraries)
Psychological recession is a phenomenon describing the loss of passion and commitment to work.
This phenomenon is on the rise, especially in American businesses fueled by the recent spate of collapsed businesses, downsizing, restructuring and cost cutting. However, we all know that this phenomenon is not restricted to only American businesses. The author presents data showing how costly such negative sentiments are for organisations and what need to done to overcome it. Key strategies include strengthening trust and respect, customising work conditions, rewarding employees and hiring for the best fit between the organisation's core culture and the individual's personal qualities and goals.
Passion at Work: How to Find Work You Love and Live the Time of Your Life Author: Kang, Lawler Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 2006 Call Number: 650.1 KAN
(Available for reference at the National Library Singapore and for loan at the Public Libraries)
All of us at one point or another would have wondered about the meaning of work, and may even feel a sense of separation between our jobs and our lives. This inspirational book believes wholeheartedly that it is possible to enjoy both.
Using a step-by-step approach, readers are guided to master the 5 Ps of Passion, Proficiencies, Priorities, Plan and Prove - to bring the passion and meaning back into your work and life.
The Personal Efficiency Program: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Win Back Control of Your Work!
Author: Gleeson, Kerry Publisher: Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 2009 Call Number: 650.11 GLE
(Available for reference at the National Library Singapore and for loan at the Public Libraries)
Is work getting the better of you?
The author knows all about it, having been in the productivity business for over 25 years. The key challenge he puts forth in this book is how to overcome one's tendency to put off things we do not like to do. To this end, he seeks to help readers form new and better work habits as well as consistently improve your personal work processes.
For the very busy professionals, he has even written an executive summary, so that you can get right on with it. Every chapter ends with a follow-up section reinforcing his call to put off procrastination.
Winning the Talent War: The 8 Essentials Author: Larkan, Kerry Publisher: Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Business, 2009 Call Number: RBUS 658.314 LAR
(Available for reference at the National Library Singapore)
As businesses' operating environment grows in complexity, the
demand for talent has correspondingly increased. Yet, according to the author, talent management has been an overlooked area with 'too many managers preferring paper work to people work'.
Talent management (attraction, development and retention), if executed successfully will give your business an important competitive advantage. Illustrating the principles of talent management through 'the 8 essentials', this book is filled with stories and insights from some of Asia's best businesses, such as Standard Chartered Bank, Nan Fang Lee Kum Kee, Flextronics, and Noble Group.
How P&G finds and keeps a prized workforce
Author: Crockett, Roger O. Source: BusinessWeek Date: 20 April 2009
The article offers insights to Procter & Gamble's employee selection, training and development processes. What is important to P&G is the culture fit between prospective employees and the organisation. Its recruitment is carried out initially on college campuses like Harvard and Stanford and those who are hired are given intense internal training.
Retrieved from Ebscohost Business Source Complete. Available at the National Library Board libraries.
Motivation needed now more than ever: 4 steps that work
Author: Takash, Joe Source: SuperVision, Vol. 70, Iss. 1; pg. 14, 3 pgs Date: Jan 2009
The article highlights the need to motivate employees especially when the economy is not doing well. Four steps are proposed: (1) Practice emotional control, (2) Provide frequent updates, (3) Become an exceptional listener and (4) Lead (with realistic) optimism.
Retrieved from Proquest Central. Available at the National Library Board libraries.
