The Little Black Book of Human Resources Management by Barry Wolfe

Barry Wolfe’s The Little Black Book of Human Resources Management doesn’t exactly on first glance seem like a riveting read, but it is clear that Barry Wolfe kept this in mind, as he has injected the humor and levity that helps communicate his message, offering a comprehensive and even entertaining look at the topic.

The book covers all the bases, from interviewing new staff to changing the work culture of current staff. Reading through, you will find that a lot of what is said not only applies to HR, but to all other aspects of the workplace. Whatever the industry, the advice in this book can be readily applied, and that is mainly because what Wolfe tries to instill in the readers is a human approach to business and HR. As he points out, a lot of the advice may seem like fundamental life skills, but it is easy to forget you’re in the workplace, where it may seem like different rules apply than everyday life.

What Wolfe has achieved is no easy task: he has taken a fairly dry subject, made it fun to read, wise, and applicable to all situations of office interaction. It’s a must-read for anyone in an organization, and will surely improve office communication and workflow.

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