Managing Human Productivity - by Stephen J Holoviak & Susan Sipkoff Hardcover

About the Book

This comprehensive text focuses on the transition underway in the fields of personnel and labor relations and guides the reader into the new era of human resources management. The book examines some current issues and topics that are producing solid results--results that make people feel part of the organization and that contribute to increased organizational effectiveness. The authors argue that these practices are not just passing fads, but proven concepts that should endure well into the future. The technical side of the labor relations process is also examined in depth as are training and career development, turnover, absenteeism, and substance abuse.

This comprehensive new text focuses on the transition underway in the fields of personnel and labor relations and guides the reader into the new era of human resources management. The book opens with a discussion of key traditional labor relations concepts in light of new research findings. The initial chapters set the base upon which to build knowledge about how to enhance the investment in people to the mutual benefit of the organization and the employee. These are followed by a look at some current issues and topics that are producing solid results--results that make people feel part of the organization and that contribute to increased organizational effectiveness. The authors argue that these practices are not just passing fads, but proven concepts that should endure well into the future. The technical side of the labor relations process is also examined in depth as are training and career development, turnover, absenteeism, and substance abuse. The final section provides a philosophical foundation for the successful implementation of the concepts offered by the authors.

Book Synopsis

This comprehensive text focuses on the transition underway in the fields of personnel and labor relations and guides the reader into the new era of human resources management. The book examines some current issues and topics that are producing solid results--results that make people feel part of the organization and that contribute to increased organizational effectiveness. The authors argue that these practices are not just passing fads, but proven concepts that should endure well into the future. The technical side of the labor relations process is also examined in depth as are training and career development, turnover, absenteeism, and substance abuse.

This comprehensive new text focuses on the transition underway in the fields of personnel and labor relations and guides the reader into the new era of human resources management. The book opens with a discussion of key traditional labor relations concepts in light of new research findings. The initial chapters set the base upon which to build knowledge about how to enhance the investment in people to the mutual benefit of the organization and the employee. These are followed by a look at some current issues and topics that are producing solid results--results that make people feel part of the organization and that contribute to increased organizational effectiveness. The authors argue that these practices are not just passing fads, but proven concepts that should endure well into the future. The technical side of the labor relations process is also examined in depth as are training and career development, turnover, absenteeism, and substance abuse. The final section provides a philosophical foundation for the successful implementation of the concepts offered by the authors.

Review Quotes

?Managing Human Productivity, People are Your Best Investment by Stephen Holoviak and Susan Stone Sipkoff, Focuses on the current transition that the human resources field is facing. The book opens with discussion of traditional issues in light of recent research and continues to tell the reader how to enhance a company investment in its employees for the benefit of the organization. Up-to-date information is also given on training, turnover, absenteeism, substance abuse, and technical matters within the HR department.?-Human Resource Management News

"Managing Human Productivity, People are Your Best Investment by Stephen Holoviak and Susan Stone Sipkoff, Focuses on the current transition that the human resources field is facing. The book opens with discussion of traditional issues in light of recent research and continues to tell the reader how to enhance a company investment in its employees for the benefit of the organization. Up-to-date information is also given on training, turnover, absenteeism, substance abuse, and technical matters within the HR department."-Human Resource Management News

About the Author

STEPHEN J. HOLOVIAK is Professor of Labor Relations at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.

SUSAN STONE SIPKOFF is Assistant Professor of Marketing at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.