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Your Resource Library

To borrow a library resource, please contact our Education Director at: education@ahrm.net

The Following publications and resources are available to you at each meeting.

No. Book Title Author Year Book Summary
1 401 Proven Ways to Retain Your Best Employees Smith, Gregory P. 2007 This book provides loads ofpractical advice, tips, case studies, suggestions, and examples that not only retain, but also engage and make your people as productive as possible
2 Resolving Conflicts on the Job Withers, Bill & Wisinski, Jerry 2007 This timeless guide will enable anyone to cope more effectively with the everyday disputes that can hinder even the best employees
3 Fired Up or Burned Out Stallard, Michael Lee 2007 Research by the Gallup Organization suggests that fewer than three out of ten Americans are engaged in their jobs. In economic terms, disengaged workers cost our economy $250-300 billion every year. What makes organizations thrive over te long term? What makes perople perform to the best of their abilities - not jsut for a burst of productivity, but over teh course of a career? It all comes down to creating an environment where people feel connected to one another, to their work, and to the larger mission of the organization
4 151 Quick Ideas to Manage Your Time Dittmer, Robert E. 2006 This book presents 151 quick and easy ways to manage your time and your stress. Each idea comes from real world experiences of people like you - people who are discovering unizue solutions to the time crunch we all face every day
5 A Survival Guide to Managing Employees from Hell Scott, Gini Graham 2007 Drawing from real-life stories and packed with tools, techniques, and hard-won wisdom, this humorous manual is filled with realistic, proven advice for dealing with every type of difficult employee
6 Savvy Networking Nierenberg, Andrea R. 2007 118 fast & effective tips for business success
7 Guide to Managing People SHRM/HRMagazine 2006 For 50 years, HR professionals have relied on HR Magazine to provide perceptive, in-depth information on how to manage their organizations' most valuable resource - people. Now the best management selections from HR Magazine have been collected in this book as a treasure trove of insights and practical tools helps you not only tackle the most pressing challenges in your own HR function, but also helps train and educate other managers throughout your organization - so they get the most from their teams
8 Hire with your Head Adler, Lou 2007 Updated with new case studies and more coverage of the impact and importance of the Internet in the hiring process, this indispensable guide has shown tens of thousands of managers and HR professionals how to find the perfect candidate for any position
9 Egonomics Marcum, David & Smith, Steven 2007 What makes ego our greatest asset (or most expensive liability)
10 Without Excuses Watson, Joe 2006 Unleash the power of diversity to build your business
11 Corporate Reputations, Branding and People Management Martin, Graeme & Hetrick, Susan 2006 One of the first books to show how HR practitioners can contribute to the emerging corporate agenda: corporate reputation, corporate branding, corporate identity, corporate social responsibility and corporate governance
12 Performance Appraisal Phrase Book Sandler, Corey & Keefe, Janice 2004 The best words, phrases, and techniques for performance reviews
13 Coming Up Short - The Challenge of 401(k) Plans Munnell, Alicia & Sunden, Annika 2004 This book discusses whyu mistakes are made and proposes various reforms to ensure that the aging population will have adequate retirement income. This book is comprehensive and up-to-date and is an essential resource on 401(k) plans for financial service professionals, policymakers, academics, and individuals planning for their own retirement
14 Global Business Etiquette Martin, Jeanette S. & Chaney, Lillian H. 2006 Whether you are preparing for a long-term overseas assignment or a short trip abroad to meet clients, this book will be an indispensable resource for understanding the dynamics of cross-cultural communication, avoiding embarrassing (and costly) gaffes, and successfully navigating the subtleties of social interaction that can set the state for profitable long-term relationships
15 Effective Phrases for Performance Appraisals Neal, James E. 2006 This widely acclaimed handbook is a practical and valuable aid to making the completion of performance appraisals fast, easy and accurate
16 Beyond Workers Comp National Safety Council 2004 A HR guide to building safety into your organization
17 What Got You Here Won't Get You There Goldsmith, Marshall 2007 Whether you are near the top of the ladder or still have a ways to climb, this book serves as an essential guide to help you eliminate your dysfunctions and move to where you want to go
18 Strategic Performance Management Marr, Bernard 2006 Using many real life examples, this book outlines how organizations can visualize their value creation, design relevant and meaningful performance indicators to assess performance, and then use them to extract real management insights and improve everyday strategic decision making as well as organizational learning.
19 Pitch Like a Girl Lichtenberg, Ronna 2005 How a woman can be herself…and still succeed
20 Leading Through Conflict Gerzon, Mark 2006 How successful leaders transform differences into opportunities
21 HR Excellence Weston, Scott 2006 Improving service quality and return on investment in HR
22 Building a House for Diversity Thomas, R. Roosevelt 1999 How a fable about a giraffe and an elephant offers new strategies for today's workforce
23 The Big Book of Team Building Games Newstrom, John & Scannell, Edward 1998 Quick games and fun activities for building morale, communication, and team spirit in your department or work group
24 Building Successful Teams Butterworth, Bill 2006 It is possible to be a better team member by facing your insecurities, eliminating unhealthy competition, improving yoru communication skills, and overcoming yoru fear of change. This book reveals the traits that all successful teams share and offers commonsense advice on how you can bring those same skills to your team
25 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen R. Covey   Audio with 6 Cassette Series
26 How to Win Friends & Influence People Dale Carnegie   Audio with 8 cassettes

 

 



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