NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 9, 2009 — Donna de St. Aubin and Brian J. Carlsen have written a book to help the business community “Attract, Engage & Retain Top Talent” (published by AuthorHouse). The book provides practical insights for creating value through strategic workforce management. Ten sections are full of innovative ideas for attracting, engaging and retaining key employees who sustain business results, even during tough economic times, and create long-term business value.
The sections of the book include:
Attract
- Defining Your Employment Brand
- Translating Business Strategy into Talent Needs
- Identify Talent Requirements for Key Roles
- Recruiting and Selecting Talent
Engage
- On-Boarding New Hires
- The ABC’s of Engagement
- Communication and Involvement
- Train for Today’s Need
Retain
- Develop for Tomorrow’s Needs
- Innovative Retention Practices
Leadership is both art and science. “Attract, Engage & Retain Top Talent” serves as a blueprint and idea generator for building a strong workplace that is a magnet for key talent. Given the demands of today’s workplace, “Attract, Engage & Retain Top Talent” is a valuable resource for business leaders seeking to excel by unleashing the talent of their people.
About the Authors: Donna de St. Aubin is the Principal of St. Aubin, Haggerty & Associates, Inc., a human resources consulting firm headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. She has authored numerous articles and specializes in advising senior management on building and sustaining organizational cultures to “Attract, Engage & Retain Top Talent.” She is also the co-author of “50 Plus One Tips When Hiring and Firing Employees.” Donna lives in Evanston, Illinois with her husband and two children.
Brian J. Carlsen is the Practice Leader for Organizational Learning with St. Aubin, Haggerty & Associates, Inc. He is a seasoned workshop facilitator and speaker who works with business leaders to tailor and execute learning and organization development solutions that lead to greater workforce effectiveness. Brian has authored articles for various industry journals and co-developed a best-in-class online course for hiring managers called The Effective Interview, 8 Practices for Hiring the Best. He lives in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
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