Here are some key resources to get you started on your research on human resources and human capital.
Key Library Resources
PsycINFO
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Citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books, dissertations and technical reports in psychology.
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PsycARTICLES
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Current and historical full-text articles on current issues in peer-reviewed psychology, including articles from journals published by American Psychological Association and allied organizations. Some journals included are: Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, Journal of Management & Organization, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Journal of Business Ethics and Journal of Business and Psychology.
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Human Resources Abstracts
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Human Resources Abstracts is a database covering all areas related to human resources, including human resource management, employee assistance, and organizational behavior. It contains hundreds of thousands of records from industry-leading journals and magazines.
Conference Board Research Reports
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The Conference Board is a think tank that delivers insights on the biggest issues facing business and to better serve society. The organization publishes research on a wide range of business topics such as economic development, public policy, strategy, finance, human capital, marketing & communications, and corporate social responsibility issues involving environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
OECD iLibrary
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The online library of the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) includes full-text of books, periodicals and the OECD statistical databases. Themes included are Economics, Governance, Nuclear Energy, Social Issues and Taxation.
Sage Research Methods
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Sage Research Methods supports research at all levels by providing material to guide you through every step of the research process. Use their Business and Management focused module to learn more about data analysis, quantitative methods, qualitative methods, and research design.
Sage Research Methods includes over 2000 books, reference books, journal articles, videos, data sets and cases on all aspects of social science research methodology. Browse the methods map or the list of methods to identify a social science methodology to pursue further. Includes a project planning tool and a tool to identify the best statistical method for your project. Includes the notable "little green book" series (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences) and the "little blue book" series (Qualitative Research Methods).
Leading HR Academic Journals
Here are links to leading peer-reviewed journals on human resources and organizational management. Some titles have an embargo period per the publisher. The U-M Library Catalog Search link will take you to the catalog where you may find alternative methods of obtaining the full text articles. These links are for the Ann Arbor Campus.