The Complete Idiot's Guide To Managing People, 3e


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Tap the talent and get the most from your team. The solution to every new manager's problems, this fully updated and revised guide shows how to get the most and the best from one's staff and covers leadership, team management, delegation, reward/discipline systems and more. New to this edition: updated information on working with employees on goal and career management, downsizing and laying off employees, sexual harassment and EOE, interviewing techniques, and more. Updated and revised with updates on layoffs, sexual harassment, interviewing, and more. Pell is an expert in his field, with 50 years in HR and teaching experience.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motivating People


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This "Idiot's Guide" shows how to pump up trainers, managers, and leaders of all kinds to inspire the people who work for them.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motivational Leadership


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You're no idiot. You know that motivating groups to work together is no easy task. This is true whether you're leading a group of Little Leaguers or a project team of professionals. Yet you're often left wondering what you could do to really show them how to blow away the competition or what others have that you don't. Never fear! While leadership may come easier to some than to others, it's definitely a skill that can be learned. And now The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motivational Leadership can show you how!




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Team Building


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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Team-Building shows first-time managers and employees how to work together as a smooth, well-oiled machine. The book shows how to: -- Avoid and manage conflict. Inspire creativity. -- Coax employees to help team members who aren't performing. -- Get everyone to pitch in. -- Gain unprecedented results and make the team enjoy going to work.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Human Resource Management


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You’re no idiot, of course. You know that your employees are essential to your company’s success. But when it comes to training, motivating, hiring, and firing them, you feel like a few of the many hats you wear don’t fit as well as they should. Don’t outsource your HR function just yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Human Resource Management will simplify everything you need to know about the people business. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you learn: --How to locate, hire, and retain the most qualified people for positions. --What you need to know about the law and regulations to avoid costly legal battles. --How to organize and administer an effective compensation and benefits plan. --Training tools and techniques to boost employee motivation and performance.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing People: 2nd Edition


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You're no idiot, of course. You get tasks done quickly and efficiently at the office, and you always watch the bottom line. But when it comes to getting your staff to cooperate and meet company expectations, you feel like youre Moses trying to part the Red Sea--without Gods help. Dont let yourself get drowned! The Complete Idiots Guide to Managing People, Second Edition provides you with all you need to know to ensure that your tean functions like a well-oiled machine and meets company objectives.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Working Less, Earning More


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A down-to-earth resource for a more-for-me life. Through practical information from an author who works about three days a week, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Working Less, Earning More will help readers get more time and more money by learning how to: • Think about the modern-day work ethic in a new way. • Set income-focused goals—and achieve them. • Build—and maintain—powerful relationships and networks. • Round out skill sets to be more marketable. • Maximize technology to minimize time spent on minutia. • Avoid time-wasters and efficiency traps.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Successful Entrepreneur


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The founder of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company offers insider tips on raising captital, marketing, making deals, hiring employees, and creating quality products




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Recruiting and Managing Volunteers


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Advice on the unique challenges of managing a volunteer workforce Volunteers provide vital services to millions of people each year. However, because of their work's special nature, they're one of the most challenging work forces to manage and retain. Lipp has managed these workers for over 20 years and shares his experience in recruiting, balancing paid and volunteer staff, creating schedules that work, addressing the transient nature of volunteers, motivation, and retention. • Expert author in the field • There is a growing need for volunteer workers as budgets are cut • Most current book on the subject • Clear, jargon-free text full of anecdotes and step-by-step advice




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Reaching Your Goals


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For the millions who have been struggling to reach their goals, for those who wish to create new ones, or for those who have tried and failed, this book will set them on the right path for success. Author, Jeff Davidson helps readers choose and follow-through on realistic goals, whether they are physical (get in shape), career-related (get promoted), relationship-related (find the right partner), financial (beat debt), or just personally important (cleaning out the garage). Full of common-sense hints and tips, this book is the first step toward self-fulfillment for any time of the year.