In this often unexamined story of the new American work ethic and why the U.S. will remain a future global force, Partnership HR demonstrates the innate ability of today's workforce to do whatever it takes to catch up, keep up, and get ahead. Author Irving Buchen challenges organizational leaders and human resource professionals alike to make changes in traditional HR functions as he documents …
This book gives senior managers and HR practitioners the insight and tools they need to transform the human resources function from a transaction-based commodity service to consultant and strategic partner: presents the views of senior executives on how external pressures are causing internal changes to the business and what the implications are for HR; explains how and why the role of HR is c…
Pity the American worker, who is reputed to outproduce and outperform any other worker in the world. Unfortunately, he or she is also stressed out, underpaid, underappreciated, and facing a layoff or job outsourcing. What to do? The authors, all consultants, have written a book based on extensive research looking into what motivates employees in the workplace. Since the roles of management and …