Innovations in human resource management : getting the public's work done in the 21st century / edited by Hannah S. Sistare, Myra Howze Shiplett and Terry F. Buss.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sistare, Hannah S.

Shiplett, Myra Howze, 1944-

Buss, Terry F.

Series:

Transformational trends in governance & democracy.

Transformational trends in governance and democracy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative agencies--United States--Personnel management.

Administrative agencies.

Civil service--United States--Personnel management.

Civil service.

Human capital--United States--Management.

Human capital.

Personnel management--United States.

Personnel management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (352 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume brings together expert insights on the dramatic new direction on human resource management in the public sector. While it focuses on federal government policies and practices, the principles, conclusions, and recommendations translate readily to state and local government, and the private sector.

Contents:

Human capital : federal workforce challenges in the twenty-first century / J. Christopher Mihm

Challenges and effective practices in managing the multisector workforce / Alethea Long-Green

Multisector workforce lessons learned : the National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Laurie J. May

Getting the best from "most efficient organizations" / Bruce D. McDowell

Building surge capacity in the disaster workforce : improving SBA's response to mega-disasters in the future / Terry F. Buss and Joseph Thompson

The U.S. Government Accountability Office : a case study in human capital reform / David M. Walker

Strategic human capital management in federal government : principles, strategies, and the case of NASA / Elwood F. Holton III ... [et al.]

Organizational transformation : strategic succession management and leadership development / Ruth T. Zaplin and Sydney Smith-Heimbrock

Four new models of networked leadership development / Kitty Wooley

A new look at paybanding and pay for performance : the views of those participating in federal demonstration projects / James R. Thompson and Rob Seidner

Employee retention and engagement / Tim Rutledge

Building relationships to fix the federal talent pipeline : an innovative approach in Chicago provides a model for recruitment success / Rob Seidner and James R. Thompson

Competencies for success in international leadership in challenging times / Daniel Spikes and John Stroup

An agency-level look at alternative working arrangements in federal government / Sharon H. Mastracci and James R. Thompson

Strategic workforce management : innovation and improvement at DTRA / Michael Simpson

A certified assessment of human resources systems : an innovative pathway to assurance / NAPA fellows and staff

Using data-driven human capital decisions to improve basic personnel functions / Edward H. Stephenson Jr.

Succeeding as a strategic HR partner : a practical approach / Tom Wimer

Legislating innovation in human capital management : lessons from the Department of Homeland Security / Douglas A. Brook and Cynthia L. King

The human capital "crisis" in the federal government : a modest proposal / Alan P. Balutis

The path of reform : challenges and opportunities / Hannah S. Sistare.

Notes:

"First published 2009 by M.E. Sharpe"--t.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-317-46786-8

1-315-70344-0

1-317-46787-6

1-282-11970-2

9786612119705

0-7656-2451-6

9781315703442

OCLC:

503447262