Innovations in Human Resource Management

Getting the Public's Work Done in the 21st Century

Terry F Buss author Hannah S Sistare author Myra Howze Shiplett author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:15th Feb '09

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Human resource management is experiencing profound change, new challenges, exciting accomplishments, and much uncertainity. The public service has moved away from the old days of "personnel management" concerned mostly with processing "personal action" paperwork, to a system where public employees are managed as human capital to get the work of the government done more effectively and efficiently. This volume brings together the latest thinking on human resource management in the public service, presented by distinguished thought leaders in the field. While it focuses primarily on federal government policies and practices, the principles, conclusions, and recommendations translate readily to state and local government, and to the private sector as well.

"Government's greatest strength lies in the intellectual acumen, dedication, and hard work of the public servants who staff its agencies and achieve its missions. Continued focus on recruiting and retaining a high-quality work force is essential in these perilous times, and the ideas in this book will contribute mightily to the task ahead." -- Timothy B. Clark, Editor in Chief, Government Executive "Government's ability to effectively address our nation's financial, security and environmental challenges, to name a few, depends on its ability to recruit our most talented and give them the necessary support and leadership. For too long we have failed to do that well. This book outlines some innovative approaches towards improvement." -- Paul A. Volcker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board and of the National Commission on the Public Service

ISBN: 9780765623157

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Weight: 498g

352 pages