| Recommended Reading | Topic |
|---|---|
| Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, M.D. | Dealing with change in work and life |
| Transforming the Way We Work, by Edward M. Marshall | The power of the collaborative workplace |
| It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It, by Joan Detz | Advice for presentations, speeches, and other speaking occasions |
| Difficult Conversations, by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen | Advice for handling unpleasant exchanges without needless hurt |
| Corporate Cults: The Insidious Lure of the All Consuming Organization, by Dave Arnott | A fascinating look at organizational dynamics |
| How To Work for an Idiot (Survive and Thrive... Without Killing Your Boss), by John Hoover | Hope for the spirit and strategy for the mind by a former "Idiot Boss" |
| The Payroll Toolkit, by Timothy F. Carse & Jeffrey Slater | A detailed instruction on all the basics of payroll |
| 101 Great Ideas for Managing People: From America's Most Innovative Small Companies, by Martha E. Mangelsdorf | How innovative and successful managers address common problems |
| Smart Staffing, by Wayne Outlaw | How to hire and retain top employees for small business |
| Managing Human Resources in Small and Mid-Sized Companies, by Diane Arthur | Unique challenges and solutions |
| Entrepreneur Magazine: Human Resources for Small Businesses, by William R. Sullivan | Everything small businesses need to build their HR department |
| 1001 Ways to Reward Employees, by Bob Nelson (HRA-NCA Speaker) | 1001 no-cost and low-cost ways to reward employees |
| The Brave New World of eHR: Human Resources in the Digital Age, by Hal Gueutal, Dianna L. Stone, and Eduardo Salas | Examines major tech trends in eHR and explains how you can use to improve your business |
| Good to Great (Why Some Companies Make the Leap... And Others Don't), by James C. Collins | Detailed advice on how to get your company on the winning track |
| The Empowered Manager: Positive Political Skills at Work, by Peter Block. | Expert advice from a master organization-development consultant |
| Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, by David Allen | Easy ways to increase your productivity, helpful in all aspects of business |
| Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do About It, by Ferdinand F. Fournies | A clear guide to understanding employee motivation |
| The Human Equation: Building Profits by Putting People First by Jeffrey Pfeffer | How to build strong relationships with your employees |
| Business: The Ultimate Resource, by Perseus Publishing | More than 150 essays from top business leaders covering important HR topics |
| The HR Answer Book: An Indispensable Guide for Managers and Human Resources Professionals, by Shawn A. Smith & Rebecca A. Mazin | The answers to 200 questions every manager needs to know |
| First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently, by Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman | Uses a 25-year study of management practices and info from over 80,000 interviews |
| Communicating Effectively, by Lani Arredondo | Proven techniques and latest strategies for results. |
| The Big Book of Team Building Games, by John Newstrom & Edward Scannell | Quick, fun games for building morale, communication, and team spirit |
| Solving the Compensation Puzzle, by Sharon K. Koss, SPHR, CCP | A practical tool for dealing with compensation in the workplace |
| NOW, Discover Your Strengths, by Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D. | Focuses on building strengths rather than eliminating weaknesses |
| How Did That Happen: Holding People Accountable for Results the Positive, Principled Way, by Roger Connors & Tom Smith | From the bestselling authors of The Oz Principle |
| Find Your Courage: 12 Acts for Becoming Fearless at Work and in Life, by Margie Warrell | Tools you need to find courage in your professional and personal lives |
| Making Your Contacts Count: Networking Knowhow for Business and Career Success, by Anne Baber & Lynne Waymon | Manage your career with this networking book |
| Targeting The Job You Want, by Kate Wendleton | Looking for the right career choice |
| Building A Great Resume, by Kate Wendleton | Resume writing |
| Getting Interviewed, by Kate Wendleton | Interview Skills Building/unique approach to Internet ads response |
| Interviewing and Salary Negotiation, by Kate Wendleton | Negotiating the offer and interviewing skills |
| What Color Is Your Parachute, by Richard Nelson Bolles | Job Hunters, Career Transition, includes financial information |
| Take Time For Your Life, by Cheryl Richardson | Create the Life You Want |
| Stand Up For Your Life: Develop Courage, Confidence And Character to Fulfill Your Greatest Potential, by Cheryl Richardson | Create the Life You Want |
| Life Strategies, by Dr. Phil McGraw | Take Control of Your Life |
| The Book of Blessings, by Marcia Falk | Collection of blessings, poems, meditation |
| I Don't Know What I Want But I Know It's Not This, by Julie Jansen | Step by Step Guide to finding gratification at work |
| Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conaway, and George A. Borden | Focus on dealing with different cultures in business |
| How To Work A Room, by Susan Roane | How To Build Networking Skills |
| Second Acts, by Stephen Pollan | Creating the life/career you really want |
Additional suggestions? Please direct all suggestions to info@hra-nca.org.
