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Humane HR Perspectives: Books That Shaped People-Centered HR Practices
What if your company culture hinged on a single sentence from a book? Explore how unexpected insights transformed real workplaces—one pivotal page at a time—in this eye-opening roundup.
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Book Review: The Art of Managing Humans by Tsvika Abramovitch
Do office chairs have feelings? If not, why do they seem to mirror the rise and fall of workplace morale so perfectly? Find out what they represent—and more—in the full write-up.
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Book Review: Motivation in Organisations by Manuel Guillen
This book broadens the scope of conventional corporate incentive models by highlighting the significance of a meaningful work-life balance in humanising HR procedures and boosting organisational well-being.
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Book Review: A Handbook of Theories on Designing Alignment Between People and the Office Environment by Rianne Appel-Meulenbroek and Vitalija Danivska
While this book does not specifically target HR, it offers vital insights into workplace design that can significantly humanise HR practices by fostering environments that prioritise employee well-being and engagement.
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Book Review: Extended Working Life Policies by Áine Ní Léime, Jim Ogg, Debra Street, Clary Krekula, Martina Rašticová, Monika Bédiová, and Ignacio Madero-Cabib
This comprehensive book investigates the interplay of gender and health within extended working life policies, providing critical insights that can inform humanising HR practices for older workers.
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Book Review: Mapping Good Work by Mark Williams, Ying Zhou, and Min Zou
This insightful book examines job quality and satisfaction in the context of modern working lives in Britain, offering crucial insights for humanising HR practices across various professions.
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Book Review: The Art of Sustainable Performance by Bas Kodden
This insightful book offers a groundbreaking perspective on the recruitment and selection process, blending talent with key performance indicators to foster sustainable organisational success, which is crucial for humanising HR practices.
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Book Review: Talent Management in Higher Education by Marian Thunnissen and Paul Boselie
Talent Management in Higher Education serves as a compass guiding institutions towards a future where every academic voice can contribute to the richness of knowledge and culture.
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Book Review: Business Meets the Humanities by Martina Mahnke, Mikka Nielsen, Matilde Petersen, and Lise Tjørring
This insightful anthology looks into the complexities and benefits of university-business collaborations, emphasising the importance of a human perspective that can transform workplace dynamics and foster more humane HR practices.
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Book Review: Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance by Sarah Blithe
Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance is like a key that unlocks the door to a more equitable workplace, inviting readers to consider how changing the narrative around work-life balance can benefit everyone.
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