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The book explains the meaning, characteristics, application, and benefits of the employment contract in the organization.As a legal agreement, the contract communicates the official relationship between the employee and the employer in the work environment.It describes the performance expectation of the employer and the remuneration that the employee will get for labor or professional services in the company.The employment agreement upholds the rights of both the employer and the employee.It ensures that the employee gets fair or competitive compensation, benefits, and rewards for work service that meets or exceeds the performance standards of the employer organization. The employment contract has a validity period, and the extension or renewal of the working relationship should be consented to and influenced by a trend of good performance by the employee and improved terms and conditions of employment by the employer.

The book explains Performance Contracting (PC) as a strategy for improving the productivity of the employee in the workplace.As a Performance Management (PM) system, the PC empowers the staff and the supervisor to discuss, develop, and pursue SMART performance goals that support the mission and vision of the organization.The PC provides an official agreement on the monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the performance of the employee, team, project, and organization continuously, periodically, effectively, and efficiently.The discussion recognizes the performance matrix and the performance appraisal as valuable components of the performance contracting process of the organization.PC is a valuable tool for developing the competencies and performance capabilities of the employee and supervisor progressively, enhancing the quality of products and services for the clients, and improving the competitive edge of the organization in the business environment.

The book explains the mutually beneficial connection between Human Resource Management (HRM) and Project Management (PM) in the organization's workplace.HRM is effective and efficient in providing a competent, motivated, and inspired workforce to achieve the mission and vision of the organization in the competitive business environment.PM focuses on accomplishing tasks and activities within the constraints of scope, time, cost, resources, risks, and quality to achieve the entity's strategic goals, optimally.HRM improves the performance of projects via the development, mentorship, and coaching of employees to achieve the strategic goals of the organization.PM enhances the delivery of the human resources functions in time, at the right quality, using available resources, and at minimal risk, to achieve the SMART performance goals of the firm.The management and leadership of competitive businesses should integrate the HRM and PM best practices to achieve synergy and realize a competitive edge in the dynamic and expanding industry and economic environment.

The book describes 100 key skills that are valuable for competitive professionals in the performance environment of modern organizations and industries.These skills include; leadership, management, mentorship, coaching, training, teamwork, creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and monitoring and evaluation.The skills enhance the competencies that the professionals require to achieve the mission and vision of the organization, effectively and efficiently.

The book is a poetry collection on the theory, research, and practice of leadership in competitive organizations. It is appropriate for learners, trainees, practitioners, scholars, and researchers in leadership, as it communicates effective leadership concepts in a simple and entertaining manner.

The book describes 10 competitive jobs in the field of Natural Resources.These are Botanist, Zoology, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Consultant, Park Ranger, Sustainability Manager, Aquatic Biologist, Nature Photographer, Arborist, and Conservation Scientist.Job descriptions explain the applicable duties, responsibilities, qualifications, challenges, opportunities, and remuneration in the natural resources careers.A key focus of the professions is the sustainable use of the resources in our natural ecosystem.

The poetic collection has poems on the theory, research, and practice of management in the organizational workplace environment.The management concepts in the poems are effective in explaining the meaning, functions, process, applications, and significance of management in the competitive modern business environment.

The book guides students, interns, and professionals in the field of engineering on the top and most competitive engineering jobs.

The book identifies 10 nurse jobs that are in demand.These are: Registered, Cardiac, Anesthetist, Clinical, Critical Care, Family, Emergency Room, Geriatric, Perioperative, and Mental Health categories of nursing in the healthcare sector.The discussion explains the job description, academic and professional qualifications, competencies, and remuneration of the nurse jobs. Nurses are essential professionals who enhance patients' and communities' health results and outcomes.

The book explains the meaning of a team and its application in the company's work environment. The five main stages of forming a work team are described in the book. Also, the steps of achieving a prosperous, effective, and efficient team are explained in the book. Employees, supervisors, managers, and leaders must support teamwork as it is suitable for improving motivation, performance, and satisfaction levels in the organization.

The book communicates the steps of training employees in a competitive business environment.It is a valuable guide for students, professionals, business owners, managers, and leaders as it explains the strategies for enhancing the competencies of staff.Key competencies that training enhances include skills, knowledge, experience, and attitude of the staff.Training is a competitive advantage strategy that builds the capacity of the workforce and motivates the staff to achieve set performance targets effectively and efficiently.

The title provides a step-by-step guideline for hiring (recruiting and selecting) Human Resource (HR) professionals. The professionals include HR Managers, HRM officers, HR Specialists, HR generalists, and HR assistants. HR professionals are essential for sound management of the workforce of an organization.

The discussion explains the similar, different, and complementary roles of a manager and leader in the practice of management and leadership in the performance environment of an organization.The focus of the leader is on creating and inspiring the vision of the company.The manager guides the employees in the implementation of the SMART goals and strategies that are in line with the core values, mission, and vision of the company.The aim of both management and leadership is the success of the organization in the competitive business environment,

The book identifies major International labor laws that enhance the standards of working conditions in the modern and competitive organizational environment.

The title guides business owners and managers in the identification and employment of competent staff/employees.

The book provides a list of the top careers and professions that are in high demand in the current labor market and organizational environment.

The book provides 100 inspiring and professional quotes in the field of Human Resource Management (HRM).The HRM quotes communicate unique perspectives on managing the workforce of the organization, effectively and efficiently.The focus of the HR quotes is the success of the organization in the competitive business environment.

The book provides definitions and meanings of 100 keywords, phrases, terms, and jargon applicable to the theory, practice, and research of Human Resource Management (HRM).The HRM dictionary is useful for understanding the practices, processes, and procedures that enhance the effective and efficient management of the workforce of an organization.The scope of the HRM dictionary is wide and diverse as it covers the major HRM professional terms and jargon from recruitment to staff exit, or onboarding to offboarding respectively.Students, interns, professionals, managers, and leaders can benefit immensely from reading the HRM dictionary or encyclopedia, as there is an emphasis on how the HRM words and phrases are applicable in improving the performance of business organizations.

The book offers a guideline for the top and competitive careers, occupations, and jobs, in the business and commerce profession.Key content areas in the book are; duties, responsibilities, qualifications, certifications, pay, and skills for these lucrative positions in the field of business and commerce.The target audience for the book comprises students, interns, professionals, managers, and leaders, who have an interest in business and commerce occupations.

The book offers career guidance in the field of security.It identifies the main job categories that safeguard individuals, assets, hardware, and software in the premises of the organization.Security occupations are competitive across diverse sectors of the economy, or industries, as they are in high demand due to safety priority in the business environment.

The book explains 10 emerging trends influencing Human Resource Management in the current business environment. These trends are significant in influencing the organization's competitiveness in the future business environment. The key drivers of the future trends in HRM are Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, innovation, and the need to attract, retain, and motivate competent staff in an inclusive and flexible work environment.

The book guides, students, interns, professionals, managers, and leaders on the concept of mentorship and coaching in the organization.Mentorship is the relationship between mentor and mentee, and it focuses on enhancing the capabilities and competencies of staff in the workplace.Coaching is the interaction between a coach and staff, and it aims at motivating and improving the performance of employees in the company.Mentorship and coaching programs are strategic in the achievement of the SMART goals, core values, mission, and vision of the firm.

The book is a collection of poetry in the field of Human Resource Management (HRM). Explanation of key areas of Human Resource (HR) functions, processes, strategies, and innovations, is via poems. The poetry book is suitable for students, interns, professionals, managers, and leaders in the HR field. The poem collection is good for individuals who have an interest in different but complementary activities that occur in the workplace continuously and periodically.

The book provides details of competitive areas of study, practice, and research, and a list of top Bachelor's degree programs that are attractive to students, interns, and professionals.The academic and professional programs are applicable in identifying current and emerging issues in the natural, physical, technological, and social environments, as well as formulation of solutions that improve the quality of life of people in society.

The book explains the quality, process, style, and competencies of a good leader in the organizational environment.A good leader sets the vision for the organization.The leader develops employees in his or her team by continuously enhancing their skills, knowledge, and experience.The leader inspires all the team members to perform effectively and efficiently.To achieve success, the leader ensures the strategic goals, core values, and mission are in line with the vision of the organization.

The book guides entrepreneurs, supervisors, managers, and leaders on effective and efficient strategies for motivating their staff/employees. Motivation is the personal drive that influences the employees to realize individual, team, and organizational goals. Motivation is vital in the modern workplace as it enhances the satisfaction, loyalty, and performance levels of employees.

The book identifies the fundamental theories on employee motivation in the workplace.The motivation theories provide a strategic understanding that enables managers and leaders to develop, empower, and inspire employees to pursue and achieve the mission and vision of the organization.Effective and efficient implementation of employee motivation theories improves the performance of employees, teams, projects, and organizations.

The book identifies and explains the critical employment laws or labor laws in the United States.The labor laws are essential in identifying and improving the terms and conditions of employment in the American labor market.The aim of labor laws is to achieve industrial harmony by enabling employers and employees, via trade unions, to agree on appropriate work practices that uphold the rights of workers and enhance the performance of the organization.Employment laws facilitate the realization of equality in the workplace for the diverse categories of employees through the concept of equal pay for work of equal value and equal employment and career development opportunities.The labor Acts establish government agencies responsible for overseeing the implementation of the desired standards of employment across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors of American society.

The book guides professionals, managers, and leaders of business organizations in the effective and efficient management of the Payroll System.Payroll is necessary for the computation of the pay of the employees.It calculates the Gross Pay and subtracts the mandatory and voluntary Deductions, to get the Net Pay.The Net Pay is given to each employee, via direct deposit, cheque, or cash, at the end of the week or month.Proof of payroll payment to the staff is the Payslip that all employees get at the end of the payroll period from the HR department.