Lucy Adams Books

HR has lost its way and needs to find a new direction. The central question this book sets out to answer is: if we are to survive and thrive in this new, volatile business world, how do we lead, manage, engage and support our employees in a radically different way? HR departments, and companies, need to transform their approach. This entails not simply tinkering with the process or the mechanics, but taking a completely fresh look at the entire scenario. It's the difference between spending hours deciding how many grades there should be in an employee grading system, and asking if grading people actually increases their ability to perform better in the first place. To achieve this change, Disruptive HR has three pillars: 1. Treating employees as adults not children 2. Treating employees as consumers or customers (not a one-size-fits-all approach) 3. Treating employees as human beings EACH: Employees as Adults, Consumers and Human beings. (Each of us is different, each of us deserves better.) So what happens when you read this book? First, there's the lightbulb moment: 'I do that and I hadn't even realised it'. Then you'll see what this means for you and your organisation, with practical tools, ideas and techniques so you can start making changes immediately. And finally, the hard bit: this book will help you introduce this new thinking to others in your business.

A new and updated edition of the worldwide HR bestseller that provides inspiration and practical help for HR professionals to do things differently.

The book delves into the challenges faced by HR managers striving to implement effective changes within their organizations. It highlights the frustration of having innovative ideas that go unacknowledged, emphasizing the critical need for organizations to adapt to evolving circumstances. Failure to do so may lead to dire consequences, making it essential for HR professionals to advocate for transformative practices that align with contemporary demands.

Through humor, the author explores the chaos and absurdity of modern family life, offering insightful commentary on the challenges and quirks of family dynamics. As a syndicated columnist, she draws from personal experiences, making her observations relatable and entertaining. This debut book promises to resonate with anyone navigating the complexities of family relationships.

Exploring the evolution of investment, this seminar paper delves into various forms, from traditional assets like property and gold to unconventional choices such as overpriced art. It critiques the absurdity of modern investment trends and reflects on how the concept has transformed over time. The analysis is grounded in business ethics, emphasizing the complexities and ethical considerations that accompany contemporary investment practices. This academic work, graded A at the University of Leeds, offers a thought-provoking perspective on the nature of investment in today's economy.

Lucy Adams's bestselling HR Disrupted (2017) called for a radical change in how we treat our most important resource of all - our people. Now she has created the handbook for HR professionals, showing exactly how to go about making the change to create a function fit for world-leading 21st century organisations.