Jathan Janove Hard-Won Wisdom

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This book will help you become proactive in learning how to avoid the disastrous scenarios befalling companies every day.For managers, even simple requests or basic expectations can quickly spiral out of control. Seasoned HR expert and employment attorney Jathan Janove helps you anticipate and head off trouble so you don't get blindsided by people problems.Drawing on years spent untangling tricky situations and fixing mishaps, Hard-Won Wisdom chronicles 46 eye-opening, jaw-dropping stories that show you how to:Defuse angry employeesDiscipline without inviting legal actionHire the best person for the jobManage high-maintenance peopleMake airtight promotion decisionsGive timely feedbackAvoid the penalties of lost trustProtect against harassment and discrimination suitsJanove's long experience in employment law, executive coaching, and management make for some compelling stories. The specific, actionable advice in Hard-Won Wisdom provides is sure to help anyone who wants to avoid career-derailing conflict.