The leading thinker in the field of human resources - and author of the bestselling "HR Champions" - outlines a blueprint that will make HR professionals true strategic partners in their firms. Dave Ulrich's "HR Champions" defined the agenda for HR professionals in the 1990s. That book has gone on t[...]

"This definitive work on HR competencies provides ideas and tools that help HR professionals develop their career and make their organization effective". (Edward E. Lawler III, Professor, University of Southern California). "This book is a crucial blueprint of what it takes to succeed. A must have f[...]

"Human Resource Champions" issues a challenge to HR professionals: define the value you create and institute measures for your performance, or face the inevitable outsourcing of your function. Ulrich identifies four distinct roles that human resources staff must assume - strategic player, administra[...]

Introduces a new way of measuring and thinking about the contributions of individuals to business success. Makes the case that the role of Human Resources is increasingly important, as company assets become more intangible and reliant on intellectual capital. It provides a framework that focuses on [...]

In a collection of essays on key events, works, themes, and other aspects of German literary history, the entries focus on particular literary works, events in the life of the authors, historical moments, pieces of music, technological innovations, and theatrical and cinematic premiers.[...]