Superbly written, based on  year long expereince and  validated HR cases. A Must Read for HRs around the world.
584923
I have had read the book as soon as it was published and bought it through AMAZON. The authors having long experience in HR with Unilever and Hay Group, came out with some very highly useful and ready to be used "check lists" and tools, which can be customised and used to any organizations. Great book!!! recommend to all HR Professionals who wish to make their mark in their respective organization.
2362893
I order this book for my boss, per our VP of HR. This book has been recommended by our top corporate executives. I personally have not read the book, however it's highly regarded at my organization.
966526
If you are interested in the critical issues facing Human Resources today and business leadership in general, this text is a must. This book is for the HR practitioner and corporate leaders. The strategic business partner role is the future of Human Resources as the tactical and transactional basics of HR are either being exported outside of HR departments or outsourced. The HR role today is business focused, business critical and business imperative. All the critical isses facing HR are discussed in this anthology - from the strategic national issues, regional issues and globalization. I highly recommend. I also recommend the first addition of this series "Tomorrow's HR Management: 48 Thought Leaders Call For Change." Thanks Amazon for bringing both books to my attention.

TW
114981
In September of 2008 our economic world was turned upside down and few deny that inappropriate executive reward programs were a significant reason.  Reward programs incented behavior and decision making that was too short sighted, too excessive, and too disconnected from business sanity. "Effective Executive Compensation: Creating a Total Reward Strategy for Executives" would be a very good book if it were written AFTER the September, 2008 events as it clearly explains what happens when you do it wrong, but it was written BEFORE, which makes it an EXCELLENT book. Get it right and your program can drive business success and get it wrong and your organization can do no better than a boat riding the waves without a motor.  To me the key messages from this book are that these programs are complex because no two organizations are the same and therefore each organization should design it's own unique program.  Probably the worst mistake would be to follow everyone else.  The authors clearly get this and know how to explain it.

I'd say that this book works on two levels, one as an interesting read and two as a reference guide.  And while is it described as a guide for executive reward it really can be used for all reward programs for all employees.  Be prepared to hear things you never heard before and ignore them at your own risk.
2087909
Assigned as part of a graduate course in a human resources management course in which I was enrolled, the book provides many good examples of how professionals can develop human resources competencies and skills.  This book is a keeper.  Phyllis's years of HR experience has translated into a useful guide for those who are relatively new to the human resources field, but I think even seasoned professionals can benefit greatly from it.
3419866
I am a Human Resources Professional who loved this book.
It is an excellent guide with tools for  understanding the landscape of risk in the Hiring process.
Their  broad scope of discussions around National and International safety and risk issues has help me to gain a more global prospective on background screening.
2999252
An excellent book about Supervision in Human Services. Well written, well documented. Helpful for those in positions which supervise human service personnel
3434333
"Victory Through Organization..." by Ulrich et al. is a good HR reference on the dynamics of internal and external changes which impact businesses continuously. Ulrich discusses technology, the new middle classes globally, trade, investments, the environment, growth, volatility and market dynamics.

The book adequately documents the great pace of change, uncertainty, complexity and organizational grey areas of ambiguity. The HR or Human Resources area has been traditionally the function where organizations recruit staff, train employees and seek generalists and sometimes specialists to accomplish these goals. An HR professional has to be competent in training methodologies, the assessment of staff, organizational dynamics ( flat, many levels, fewer levels...), technological innovations impacting business, the design of an organization and chart of accounts, compensation systems, the legal environment, organizational psychology/psychiatry and much more.

The book discusses strategic positioning, the role of the credible activist and paradox navigation. In addition, a fine distinction is made between the corporation v. the business strategy in actual design and implementation.

The book has good authoritative research sources. Examples are The Journal of Management, The American Journal of Sociology, The International Journal of Business and Management Invention etc.

Overall, "Victory Through Organization by David Ulrich is a good reference guide on the dynamics of HR organization, methodologies, techniques and technologies. A strength of the book is its completeness. A weakness is that a prospective HR person might develop a model in implementation that is too complex. The concern here is in falling into the analysis paralysis syndrome of inaction or late action.
1926897
Every once in awhile, a book is crafted that helps a reader see the smaller picture in context of the larger picture. This is such a book. Jeanne Palmer does a terrific job at walking the reader through decision trees around HR career strategies and tactics. She makes it easy to understand the "who, what, when, where, why and hows"  of the Human Resources world, and makes plain what is often seen as complicated or elusive. In my world of executive search, she has given me greater understanding of  the HR professionals with whom we interface on a daily basis. I would recommend this book to anyone who works in the human capital industry.
873070
Global Future is a world-class book - an excellent guide to global strategy. While the argument is at times very dense and tightly written, it is also very clearly and succinctly put together for corporate executives to follow. The authors understand the real world - the complexities and challenges firms face when they address global opportunities. The author's treatment of global issues is not just worth the reading, but a book you will want to keep within reach from your desk.
3078142
The case studies and research used in this book are excellent. It is also very well written. I liked the book a lot.
4042228
This book should be on every HR Professional's book shelf.  The days of HR being a compliant department are over.  Successful companies should embrace HR as their strategic business partner who are problem solvers and decision makers.

HR Professional, Oil and Gas Industry, Houston Texas
4598427
Heather Younger's new book, "The Intuitive Laws of Employer Loyalty", is terrific !
It is moving, informative, valuable  for employer and employee alike,and is inspirational as well.
I wish I had read this book years ago,as it would have helped me considerably, in my job quests.
This book is very well written, and addresses important issues,from the employer and employee point of view,
such as  trust, loyalty,and communication,etc.,
I highly recommend this book, to anyone seeking harmonious working relationships.
Sincerely,
Hazzan Bernard Savitz,
(clergyman)
1345657
This book deals with a very important issue that a lot of companies are talking about right now, particularly in HR circles. I've ordered 200 copies for my organization. It gives very informed and practical management advice on how companies should respond to abusive behavior in the workplace and it also calculates the high costs of the problem. It also helps individuals deal with surviving jerks or fighting their inner-jerk. It's an important book and I've been waiting for something like this for a long time. I think it will endure as a classic. Bravo Professor Sutton!
4784162
The stories of how and why Google changed their HR practices over the years as the company grew are very insightful.  It's clear how the needs of the business changed to address the requirements of the VUCA world of work to keep even a company like Google ahead of the competition. I like how the recommendations are broken down into clear and specific action steps that other organizations, big or small, can adopt even if they're not a Google in their industry.
1068441
Required reading for corporate HR leaders.  The book explains how to use data to prove that diverse teams improve outcomes and innovation
2129608
Just completed my first course towards my graduate degree in HR Management.  While there was an insane amount of reading required for the class - I know I wouldn't have made it through the meaty subject matter without this book.  This has to be one of the best text books I've ever used.  Information was laid out well, the authors kept it engaging and interesting with a lot of very current scenarios, supporting data and history, graphics that were used as additional Exhibits, terms to know set off in the margins...a really excellent book and one that I wish all text books followed in format and writing style.  I commend the authors.  This is one book I wouldn't have minded purchasing and holding on to as opposed to renting it!