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Winning the People Wars: talent and the battle for human capital

Winning the People Wars: talent and the battle for human capital

by Mike Johnson (Author)

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    Hardcover 2000

    $3.44

  • Used

    Hardcover 2001

    $6.84
Synopsis

Human talent is definitely an issue on the current hotplate. We are all aware that there is an intense competition for human capital in the workforc. This re-vamped copy covers the subject in-depth. It doesn't just 'talk' about it - actually provides how-tos' so that you can win the talent war, whether for your company, yourself or both. Along with a new chapter on Making the People Wars Work for You that makes it stand out even more.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 238
 Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall
Published: 2000
ISBN 10: 0273641972
ISBN 13: 9780273641971

Media Reviews
I have realistic hopes that the style and captivating stories {herein} may actually help some business leaders bridge the gap. Jean-Claude Larreche, Professor of Marketing, INSEAD An excellent, fast-paced overview of the strategies and solutions we all need for winning the battle to be the best! Ed Gubman, Global Practice Leader, Hewitt Associates and author of The Talent Solution ...contains the battle plans that every executive needs to win the war for talent. Lance Wright, Human Resources Manager, Mobil Europe, Europe, Middle East, Africa The people wars are just beginning, this book tells you how to come out a winner ... as a corporation ... as an individual. Mike Staunton, Director, Motorola University, Europe, Middle East, Africa ...exceptional insights from the US and Europe on how to build human capital in tomorrow's corporation. Lyndon Evans, Director of Marketing, Manpower Inc, Europe ...anyone who believes human capital is the secret of success must read this book. Richard Savage, Vice-President of Human Resources, A.C Neilsen, Europe, Middle East, Africa ... this book is the ideal guide for every individual and corporation that wants to win the people wars. Patricia Seeman, Adviser on intellectual capital to the Chairman of Zurich Financial Services ...clear, concise advice for winning the battle for human capital... Harold Schoenfelder, Chief Executive, Federal Express, Europe, Middle East, Africa A highly readable, informative account of the battle for talent that should be on every manager's bookshelf. Laurent de Roy, Vice President of Human Resources, Union Carbide, Europe
Author Bio
Mike Johnson is a consultant and author, and Managing Partner of Johnson & Jones Limited, a corporate communications consultancy, based in Brussels, Belgium and the UK. Founded in 1982, the company works with major multinational corporations and consulting firms. In addition to his consulting activities, he has been the editor of the annual publications Global Management and Global Management Asia Pacific for the past 17 years. Mike is also the author of the best-selling books Managing in the NEXT Millennium (translated into 11 languages) and Getting a GRIP on Tomorrow (voted one of the 30 best business books in 1996). Two other books on Teleworking and Outsourcing were published in co-operation with the Institute of Management in 1997. In 1998 he created and developed the highly acclaimed global study Building and Retaining Global Talent: Towards 2002 for the Economist Intelligence Unit. He is a frequent speaker at business functions, conferences and seminars on HR and communications issues.