Talent Management: A Focus on Excellence. Managing Human Resources in a Knowledge Economy

Bookboon, 2014. — 93 p. — ISBN: 978-87-403-0740-5This book is a must-read to be up to date with the requirements of Human Resources Management in the 21st Century. The world turned into a knowledge economy and human resources professionals need to specialize in knowledge management and talent management. Written in a practical manner, this book covers all key topics of HRM, from attracting, hiring, assessing, training, coaching, leading, rewarding and retaining, to laying off or promoting employees. Learn to focus on modeling the excellence of top performers and paying attention to attitude & motivation, rather than just skills.
Content
Introduction
Strategy First
How people achieve Results
Focus on Excellence
Talent Acquisition: Recruiting & Assessment
Talent Development: Training & Coaching
Talent Integration: Leadership & Building Teams
Appraising & Rewarding Performance
Retention & Succession Planning
Programs for High Potentials
Job Crafting
The Talent Life Cycle: Integrating all of it
Conclusion