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Author : Jack McDevitt
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004-06-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101524169
The acclaimed classic novel and fan favorite—the far-future story of one man's quest to discover the truth behind a galactic war hero.
Author : Jack McDevitt
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004-06-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0441012175
The acclaimed classic novel and fan favorite—the far-future story of one man's quest to discover the truth behind a galactic war hero.
Author : Ed Michaels,Helen Handfield-Jones,Beth Axelrod
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1578514592
Divulging counterintuitive revelations about what it "really" takes to attract, develop, and retain top performers, this is the definitive guide to today's most urgent business dilemma.
Author : Jack McDevitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Benedict, Alex (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 1472203070
Jack McDevitt's A TALENT FOR WAR takes Alex Benedict into the heart of an alien galaxy in a thrilling interstellar adventure. 'A real writer has entered our ranks, and his name is Jack McDevitt' Michael Bishop, Nebula-winning author Everyone knows the legend of Christopher Sim. An interstellar hero with a rare talent for war, he changed mankind's history forever when he forged a rag-tag group of misfits into the weapon that broke the alien Ashiyyur. But now, in a forgotten file, Alex Benedict has found a startling piece of information. If it is true, then Christopher Sim was a fraud. If he is to see it through, Alex Benedict will have to follow the dark track of a legend, into the heart of an alien galaxy, where he will confront a truth far stranger than anything he could have imagined...
Author : Mike Sarraille,George Randle
Publisher : Lioncrest Publishing
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 154451557X
In our modern business landscape, the war for talent is more complex than ever. You need to attract and retain the best talent for your organization to win, but without the right strategy or mindset, you won't be able to compete. If your revenue is declining, you're losing market share to your competition, or your organizational health is deteriorating, it's time to evolve how you approach this never-ending war. After all, your PEOPLE-not your product or service-are your strongest competitive advantage. The Talent War explores how US Special Operations Forces (SOF) assess, select, and develop their world-class talent. You'll learn how to adopt a talent mindset, the single greatest weapon you can possess in the war for talent. When your organization reflects this mindset, you will hire, train, and develop the right people, and put them in the best positions to make decisions that allow you to retake the advantage and win the war.
Author : Jack McDevitt
Publisher : Headline
Page : 1078 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472225153
THE ALEX BENEDICT COLLECTION brings together sci-fi master Jack McDevitt's stellar first three novels in the award-winning Alex Benedict series. Perfect for fans of Ray Bradbury and Joe Haldeman. In A TALENT FOR WAR, Alex Benedict unearths a piece of information with the power to rewrite history and expose interstellar hero Christopher Sim as a fraud. On his quest for the truth Alex will venture into an unknown alien galaxy and face something stranger than he could ever have imagined. In POLARIS, Alex Benedict is determined to solve the mystery of the luxury space yacht that never returned from its interstellar journey sixty years ago. The search party found Polaris empty and adrift in space and now Alex must travel across the stars in a life-threatening mission to discover the truth. In the Nebula award-winning SEEKER, Alex Benedict is convinced that he has stumbled across an artefact from the infamous transport ship that fled a religious dictatorship in twenty-seventh-century America. Alex and his pilot Chase are taken into the very heart of danger on the deadly trail to Seeker.
Author : Sylvia Ann Hewlett,Ripa Rashid
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422142677
The war for talent is heating up in emerging markets. Without enough “brain power,” multinationals can’t succeed in these markets. Yet they’re approaching the war in the wrong way—bringing in expats and engaging in bidding wars for hotshot local “male” managers. The solution is hiding in plain sight: the millions of highly educated women surging into the labor markets of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and the United Arab Emirates. Increasingly, these women boast better credentials, higher ambitions, and greater loyalty than their male peers. But there’s a catch: Attracting and retaining talented women in emerging economies requires different strategies than those used in mature markets. Complex cultural forces – family-related “pulls,” such as daughterly duties to parents and in-laws, and work-related “pushes,” such as extreme hours and dangerous commutes – force women to settle for dead-end jobs, switch to the public sector, or leave the workforce entirely. In Winning the War for Talent in Emerging Markets, Sylvia Ann Hewlett and Ripa Rashid analyze these forces and present strategies for countering them, including: • Sustaining ambition through stretch opportunities and international assignments • Combating cultural bias by building an infrastructure for female leadership (networks, mentors, sponsors) • Introducing flexible work arrangements to accommodate family obligations • Providing safe transportation, such as employer-subsidized taxi services Drawing on groundbreaking research, amplified with on-the-ground examples from companies as diverse as Google, Infosys, Goldman Sachs, and Siemens, this book is required reading for all companies seeking to strengthen their talent pipeline in these rich and expanding markets.
Author : Jack McDevitt
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472203083
Jack McDevitt's A TALENT FOR WAR takes Alex Benedict into the heart of an alien galaxy in a thrilling interstellar adventure. 'A real writer has entered our ranks, and his name is Jack McDevitt' Michael Bishop, Nebula-winning author Everyone knows the legend of Christopher Sim. An interstellar hero with a rare talent for war, he changed mankind's history forever when he forged a rag-tag group of misfits into the weapon that broke the alien Ashiyyur. But now, in a forgotten file, Alex Benedict has found a startling piece of information. If it is true, then Christopher Sim was a fraud. If he is to see it through, Alex Benedict will have to follow the dark track of a legend, into the heart of an alien galaxy, where he will confront a truth far stranger than anything he could have imagined...
Author : Ramdhir Sinh
Publisher : Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9789382573739
Lt Gen Sagat Singh is unarguably the only military genius post independence India has produced. He commenced his military career through humble beginnings in the Bikaner State Forces with only a smattering knowledge of English. At the outbreak of World War 2 he was commissioned as an officer and served in the Middle East with his Battalion and on staff. By the time the War was over he was the only officer to have done two staff courses, including the prestigious course at Quetta. On being absorbed into the Indian Army after Independence, he was transferred to 3rd Gorkha Rifles, where he commanded two battalions. He was given command of the Para Brigade on promotion and led it in the Goa Operations with aplomb. He was primarily responsible for liberating this Portuguese Colony. Sagat's drive and energy stood out. On promotion as Major General, he commanded 17 Mountain Division in Sikkim, where in 1967, in a bloody skirmish which lasted several days, he gave the Chinese a bloody nose, proving that the Indian Army was no pushover. That year he was transferred to Shillong and tasked to curb the Mizo Insurgency. In two years he succeeded in doing so effectively. In 1970, he was promoted to Lt Gen and given command of 4 Corps. It seemed his whole life was geared to leading a Corps into battle. In 1971, in a major logistic achievement he moved and staged his Corps at Agartala. When operations commenced to liberate Bangladesh, his Corps relentlessly attacked and defeated Pakistan forces, crossed river lines and terrain considered impassable. His innovative use of helicopters has never been repeated. His is the only example in the Indian Army of a successful corps level campaign, which can stand out historically. His knowledge of the operational art was perhaps without parallel. He retired in Dec 1974 and settled down in Jaipur, where till his death in 2001, he tried to ameliorate the lives of ex-servicemen and his people. His achievements were recognised by the Government of Bangladesh, when the President, publicly and formally honoured his son and daughter-in-law in Mar 2013.
Author : Chris Czarnik
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781728213811
Innovative strategies, valuable insights, and practical tips for attracting top talent and fostering a culture of engagement and retention. Winning the War for Talent, by HR manager, college career services manager, and executive outplacement guru, Chris Czarnik, covers a broad spectrum of topics, including employer branding, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, talent analytics, and future trends in talent management. It also offers case studies from leading companies that have successfully implemented these strategies, providing real-world examples of effective talent management. Whether you are an HR professional seeking to revamp your talent acquisition strategy, a business leader aiming to create a high-performance team, or an entrepreneur looking to attract and retain a skilled workforce, Winning the War for Talent serves as an indispensable resource. Key Features: Comprehensive Guide: Provides comprehensive coverage of innovative strategies for talent acquisition, engagement, and retention. Expert Insights: Offers valuable insights and practical tips from experienced HR professionals and business leaders. Real-world Examples: Features case studies from leading companies that have successfully implemented effective talent management strategies. Future Trends: Explores future trends in talent management, preparing readers for the evolving business landscape. Diverse Topics: Covers a wide range of topics, including employer branding, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and talent analytics. Step into the new era of talent management with Winning the War for Talent, and gain the competitive edge in today's talent-driven marketplace.
Author : Mandy Johnson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780730311560
A new system of people practices that produce extraordinary business results Hiring and retaining great people is the key to profitable growth, but it is the number one issue keeping leaders and managers awake at night. Winning the War for Talent addresses this issue with an unconventional ‘how to’ guide of innovative techniques to source and retain skilled staff. This book shows you how to do away with old-fashioned, destructive and subjective practices that have spread like a pandemic through the HR industry. It also outlines why effective sourcing of talent is now vital to business success. You will be shown proven, scientific solutions that are rarely used and never mentioned in existing business books and seminars and much, much more. Includes a complete step-by-step system with checklists, KPIs and templates that organisations of any size or type, can easily follow and implement Features proven strategies and secret weapons that won't cost you a cent, highlighted in case studies from a diverse range of businesses Written by bestselling author Mandy Johnson, the youngest ever director of Flight Centre, Australia’s leading travel agent For business owners and organisational leaders Winning the War for Talent is your must-have companion to effective recruitment, staff retention and increasing business success.
Author : T. Kane
Publisher : Springer
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137511294
Shaping the debate on how to save the military from itself. The first part recognizes what the military has done well in attracting and developing leadership talent. The book then examines the causes and consequences of the modern military's stifling personnel system and offers solutions for attracting and retaining top talent.
Author : Jack McDevitt
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101208427
With Polaris, multiple Nebula Award-nominee Jack McDevitt reacquainted readers with Alex Benedict, his hero from A Talent for War. Alex and his assistant, Chase Kolpath, return to investigate the provenance of the cup. Alex and Chase follow a deadly trail to the Seeker - strangely adrift in a system barren of habitable worlds. But their discovery raises more questions than it answers, drawing Alex and Chase into the very heart of danger.
Author : Jack McDevitt
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101151259
When physicist Michael Shelborne mysteriously vanishes, his son Shel discovers that he had constructed a time travel device. Fearing his father may be stranded in time—or worse—Shel enlists the aid of linguist Dave MacElroy to accompany him on the rescue mission. Their journey through history takes them from the enlightenment of Renaissance Italy through the American Wild West to the civil-right upheavals of the 20th century. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast of historical greats, sometimes in unexpected situations. Yet the elder Shelborne remains elusive. And then Shel violates his agreement with Dave not to visit the future. There he makes a devastating discovery that sends him fleeing back through the ages, and changes his life forever.
Author : Christina S S Ooi
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780137041848
Find and Keep the Outstanding Leaders You Need to Win in Asia! Specific solutions for recruiting and retaining great people in North Asia, South Asia, Australia, and New Zealand Seven new case studies, plus in-depth insight into IBM’s experience For every CxO, director, manager, HR leader, strategist, or consultant working with or for companies in Asia Right now, even as Western economies struggle, Asia is experiencing an unprecedented war for talent. Organizations are competing ever more aggressively to find the right people, motivate them, and retain their highest performers. There’s only one route to success in today’s Asian talent wars: innovation. In this book, one of IBM’s top Asia Pacific managers identifies powerful talent management innovations that are working in Asia right now for dozens of the region’s most forward-looking enterprises. Christina SS Ooi begins by revealing why Asian talent shortages are even worse than they appear. Next, she presents breakthrough solutions from industries ranging from IT to hospitality, manufacturing to telecommunications. Learn how winning companies are recruiting more effectively through partnerships and word-of-mouth...bringing innovation to onboarding and training...understanding the changing needs and diverse lifestyles of today’s Asian employees...shaping corporate culture and engaging their employees...developing great leaders and keeping them.