October 2012
Beginner
240 pages
3h 38m
English
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Contents
Truth 1 First Impressions DO Count!
Truth 2 Forget Traits; It’s Behavior That Counts
Truth 3 Brains Matter; or Why You Should Hire Smart People
Truth 4 When in Doubt, Hire Conscientious People!
Truth 5 Want Friendly Employees? It’s in the Genes!
Truth 6 Realistic Job Previews: What You See Is What You Get
Truth 7 Throw Out Your Age Stereotypes
Truth 8 Match Personalities and Jobs
Truth 9 Hire People Who Fit Your Culture: My “Good Employee” Is Your Stinker!
Truth 10 Good Citizenship Counts!
Truth 11 Manage the Socialization of New Employees
Part II The Truth About Motivation
Truth 12 Why Many Workers Aren’t Motivated at Work Today
Truth 13 Telling Employees to “Do Your Best” Isn’t Likely to Achieve ...