What People Are Saying
“Help Wanted is rich with examples and practical advice that show you how to turn your recruitment, development and retention processes into a source of significant competitive advantage.”
— Dr. Alan G. Robinson, co-author of Ideas Are Free and The Idea-Driven Organization“Rubin and Dawson make a compelling case for why we are in a long period of tight labor markets and what to do about it. It's time to see employees as drivers of value rather than as a cost to be minimized — and to recognize that affordable housing, childcare, and transportation are no longer just social issues but business concerns worth taking seriously. This is a comprehensive and timely guide”
— Zeynep Ton, Professor of the Practice at MIT Sloan School of Management, co-founder and President of Good Jobs Institute; author of The Case for Good Jobs“What an inspiring book! A company’s success ultimately comes down to recruiting, hiring and retaining talent. Jerry and Steven present innovative strategies and practical case examples on how organizations can secure their future workforce…..a must-read!”
— Michael Tamasi, President and CEO, AccuRounds“Dawson and Rubin expertly capture the challenges of acquiring and retaining workers in a persistently tight labor market. Importantly, they also provide myriad examples of successful companies that invested in innovative practices to address these challenges. To find and keep talent, you need to read this book.”
— Fred Dedrick, retired President and CEO, the National Fund for Workforce Solutions“Help Wanted powerfully argues how employers can fully tap all available talent to compete amid a shrinking labor force. It is a highly readable guide for anyone hoping to build a competitive talent strategy and address America’s opportunity divide.”
— Gerald Chertavian, Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School; Founder, Year Up United, author of New York Times Best Seller A Year Up“Jerry Rubin and Steven L. Dawson offer so much useful advice on how to attract and retain workers amid a ‘forever-tight labor market,’ make sure you grab a highlighter before cracking open Help Wanted.”
— Rick Wartzman, author of Still Broke and The End of Loyalty: The Rise and Fall of Good Jobs in America“Help Wanted makes a compelling case that the future of business success lies in expanding who gets access to opportunity. A practical and timely guide for employers ready to rethink talent and build stronger, more inclusive workforces.”
— Plinio Ayala, CEO, Per Scholas“Help Wanted illuminates an important message: we can’t have less people working. We will not be able to absorb the social overhead and that alone will break the backs of those employed. A good and timely read.”
— Jack Stack, CEO, SRC Holdings; author of The Great Game of Business“This book provides a clear-eyed resource on navigating the “forever tight” labor market. Compelling, relevant and meticulously researched, it is relatable, credible, and an insightful contribution to the dialogue surrounding the rapidly changing workforce.”
— JD Chesloff, President and CEO, Massachusetts Business Roundtable“Help Wanted highlights a central challenge: a permanent labor shortage and what this means for hiring and retention. This clear and engagingly written book provides a framework for understanding the problem and is chocked full with practical examples of how to respond. This is an invaluable book for managers who want their organization to perform better.”
— Paul Osterman, Emeritus professor of Human Resources and Management, MIT Sloan School of Management, author of Disposable Workers“If you’re an employer trying to figure out strategies for hiring, retaining and motivating workers in these fast-changing times, Help Wanted is the book for you. It is full of smart advice and valuable examples on how to find the employees you need and how to keep them.”
— Steven Greenhouse, author of Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor“For too long business leaders have been sitting in the interview room and waiting for someone else to send in “qualified candidates.” This book invites leaders to come out of the interview room and engage talent with an active strategy for success.”
— Peter Strange, Chairman Emeritus, Messer Construction, Former Board Chair, National Fund for Workforce Solutions“Brilliant tool kit for job creators to creatively find talent – toughest part of our job now – must read book to help bring on new talent and recruit the best in a labor strained economy where great people are critical for growth.”
—Drew Greenblatt, Owner, Marlin Steel Wire Products LLC“Most employers treat hiring and retention like the weather: They constantly complain and yet never do anything about it. Help wanted explains exactly what to do and how to get this right. An intelligent and also practical guide to these essential tasks. ”
—Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management, University of Pennsylvania author of Our Least Important Asset