Hire Right, Fire Right

October 1, 2020

The title definitely captures the essence of this book, but the subtitle gives a better hint toward the content. Retaining employees that an organization has spent time and money to hire and train is a common conundrum for managers; possibly second only to hiring the best and the brightest candidates. Hewertson (Lead Like It Matters) focuses on those topics in the book's first two sections--hiring and retention--presented in the form of roadmap diagrams that move through recommendations in each area. The section on hiring is effectively a workbook for the search process. The retention section walks readers through the lifecycle of employee development, from on-boarding to succession planning. Rather than following a roadmap, the section on firing offers suggestions for handling three types of departures: involuntary, voluntary, and layoffs. Each section is bolstered by multiple pages of worksheets and templates in the resources section. VERDICT Sound advice presented in a clear, easy-to-follow format. Hewerston's breadth of knowledge spanning many work environments shows through a variety of examples and case studies.--Sara Holder, Univ. of Illinois Libs., Champaign

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