ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First, we’d like to thank all the highly skilled staff at McGraw Hill for their help getting this book to print so quickly. Special thanks goes to our editor, Wendy Rinaldi, for her endless kindness, support, and unrivaled expertise. It is always a joy working with you!

Additionally, a special note of acknowledgment comes from Christina to her coauthors, Dory Willer, Bill Truesdell, and Bill Kelly. You are truly HR legends. I am so appreciative for the opportunity to work on the second edition of this book. Dory, Bill, and Bill, the wealth of knowledge you put into the first edition has been such an incredible asset to early-career HR professionals everywhere. You have supported so many people in achieving their career goals from all walks of life, including me. For that, I will be forever grateful to you.

Finally, to Larry Bienati, better known as Led Poppi and technical editor extraordinaire. You never cease to amaze me. Thank you for always supporting me and taking the time to share your valuable thoughts and insights on every chapter of this book. You have inspired so many HR professionals in your career, and I am thrilled for this book to inspire a new generation of HR professionals.