cover image THE HIRING AND FIRING QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOK

THE HIRING AND FIRING QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOK

Paul Falcone, . . Amacom, $18.95 (240pp) ISBN 978-0-8144-7110-4

The failure of numerous dot-com ventures and cutbacks at other corporations have affected hiring at all levels. With prospective employees more discriminating, HR professionals must develop more innovative techniques for recruitment and for retaining current employees. Several new books offer practical strategies for managers and workers.

THE HIRING AND FIRING QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOKPaul Falcone. Amacom, $18.95 paper (300p) ISBN 0-8144-7110-2

Falcone (96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire), director of employment and development at Paramount Pictures, offers a comprehensive look at virtually all hiring issues, including application and termination procedures, evaluation, recommendation and lawsuits. This objective q&a–style guide offers step-by-step directions for managers, owners and HR execs on handling both commonplace and stickier situations, such as disciplinary problems and union considerations. The information will be particularly useful for start-up or small companies with no formal hiring, firing or evaluation procedures. An appendix of forms, including a termination agreement, recommendation letter and interview questions, is also helpful. (Nov.)