Given that it costs approximately two and a half times his or her annual salary to get a new boss in place, it is essential that organizations hire someone who will give a good return on this investment. The New Boss is a guide for newly appointed senior managers to make a successful leadership transition. With tried and tested models and self-assessment tools, it covers all the dos and don’ts of the new boss’ role.

More than 100 professionally written sample resumes and strategies for people aged 40 to 65 facing career crossroads.

Rich Feller, Ph.D.; professor, Counseling and Career Development, Colorado State University; co-author, Knowledge Nomads and the Nervously Employed
"Finally, an interview guide that deals with the 'confidence' issue…a quick read jammed with wisdom and hints."

Carol Eikleberry, author, The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People
"Fear interviews no more! In a book full of energetic and practical advice, Piotrowski takes the worry out of interviewing."

Hiring good people is and always will be the most critical factor in an organization’s success. 101 Strategies for Recruiting Success offers practical tips of the trade from a recruiting professional with more than two decades of experience. The book reveals 25 talent sourcing options, probing interview questions and methods, and high- impact retention strategies that begin even before the candidate is hired.

Pritchard presents sage advice in bite-sized chunks, designed for immediate implementation. The book features a ‘Recruiting Excellence Workbook’ filled with specific to-do’s for maximizing staffing initiatives and complementing organizational objectives.

Both a revitalized approach for companies and a powerful career booster for success- focused recruiting professionals, 101 Strategies for Recruiting Success is the key to putting the right people in the right jobs in the right places — and keeping them there.

Harvard Business Review publishes new and authoritative ideas for improving the practice of management. Written by leading business thinkers and executives, HBR gives readers a first look at cutting-edge ideas and their real-world applications in areas like strategy, leadership, marketing, team management, and professional development. Each monthly issue presents groundbreaking research, analysis of the forces shaping the business agenda, and proven best practices designed to help individuals and organizations lead, manage, and compete more effectively and with greater purpose. The October 2007 issue features: "The Institutional Yes: The HBR Interview with Jeff Bezos," "The Chief Strategy Officer," "Making Judgment Calls," "Realizing the Promise of Personalized Medicine," and "The Art of Designing Markets."