Everything in the universe runs in cycles.  From mites to men to mountains to stars all proceed from birth through growth to decline and inevitably death.  In mites the cycle may run only hours or days.  For stars the cycle is measured in millions or billions of years.  Still, for everything, the cycle is inevitable.

In 1984 McGraw-Hill was preparing to publish my first book.  We discussed various titles until my editor said something I never forgot.  He told me that people want to know more than a theory or model.  They want to know how to do it.  So, we titled the book, How to Measure Human Resource Management.  Now in its third edition it is still selling strongly.  The following are five tips on how to cope with the challenges you face in today’s market.