The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Recruitment, Selection and Employee Retention - (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This handbook makes a unique contribution to the fields of organizational psychology and human resource management by providing comprehensive coverage of the contemporary field of employee recruitment, selection and retention. It provides critical reviews of key topics such as job analysis, technology and social media in recruitment, diversity, assessment methods and talent management, drawing on the work of leading thinkers including Melinda Blackman, Nancy Tippins, Adrian Furnham and Binna Kandola. The contributors are drawn from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of countries, giving the volume a truly international feel and perspective. Together, they share important new work which is being undertaken around the globe but is not always easily accessible to real-world practitioners and students.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p> "This is an excellent collection of chapters, providing in-depth coverage of important topics in the recruitment, selection and retention of employees. The handbook provides a deep exploration of the theoretical and empirical foundations of personnel psychology, and offers many useful insights into the opportunities created by new technologies, as well as strategies for dealing with the challenges of a global and diverse workforce." <p><b>Scott Morris</b> <br>Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Illinois Institute of Psychology <p><i>"The Handbook of the Psychology of Recruitment, Selection and Employee Retention</i> will be of great value to psychologists and scholars as well as human resource practitioners, as evidence-based practice grows in organizations. This comprehensive resource covers the essential"knowledge in the field from talent attraction, assessment and selection, to diversity, work-life balance and retention strategies." <p><b>Marcia J. Avedon</b><br> Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Ingersoll Rand <p>This authoritative <i>Wiley Blackwell Handbook in Organizational Psychology</i> focuses on recruitment, selection and employee retention. The editors have drawn on their collective experience in collating thematically structured material from leading thinkers and practitioners based in the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific. <p>Coinciding with growing international interest in the applications of psychology to organizations, the work offers a unique depth of analysis from an explicitly psychological perspective. Each chapter includes a detailed literature review that offers academics, researchers, scientist-practitioners and students an invaluable frame of reference. Coverage is built around competencies set forth by regulatory bodies including the APA and BPS, and includes job analysis, biodata, simulation exercises, online selection, talent management and assessment for leader development. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Jonathan Passmore</b> (Series Editor) is the Professor of Coaching and Behavioural Change at Henley Business School, University of Reading and a professor of psychology at the University of Evora, Portugal. He is a chartered psychologist, holds five degrees, and has an international reputation for his work in coaching and leadership, including being listed by Thinkers50 as one of the top 10 coaches in the world. He has published widely books on the themes of leadership, personal development and change, and served as editor for the <i>Association for Coaching</i> book series. He speaks widely at conferences across the world and has published over 100 journal papers and book chapters. </p> <p><b>Harold W. Goldstein</b> is Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Baruch College, the City University of New York, USA. He is a recognized expert in the management of human capital with over twenty years of independent consulting experience. His research focuses on the development and implementation of staffing systems that result in hiring a talented diverse work force. His research has been published in top journals and books and has received awards for innovation and outstanding applied research contributions to the field.</p> <p><b>Elaine D. Pulakos</b> is CEO of PDRI and an internationally recognized contributor to the field of industrial and organizational psychology. In 2010 she received the Distinguished Professional Contributions Award from SIOP, where she has also served as President. She has published numerous articles on performance management, staffing and human resources best practices, and is the author of five books, including <i>Performance Management Transformation: Lessons Learned and Next Steps</i>.</p> <p><b>Carla S. Semedo</b> is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Évora, Portugal, where she leads on occupational health psychology. She also works as a consultant in the field of organizational psychology in evaluation and intervention at health services. She is responsible for teaching psychology at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level, and for coordinating the occupational health psychology research line. She worked for more than 10 years as HR consultant, mainly in recruitment and selection.</p>
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