Books:
Casio, W.F. & Aguinis, H. (2005). Applied Psychology in Human Resource Management. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
One of the most valuable and informative applied psychology texts on the market, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking for guidance on matters such as selecting the right employee, employment interviews, legal issues regarding human resource management, performance measurement, training, etc… Though it contains a wealth of information, the authors write in a straightforward and accessible manner that should allow for anyone interested in these topics to benefit, regardless of their familiarity with the subject matter.
Journal Articles:
Schmidt, F. L. & Hunter, J. E. (1998). The Validity and Utility of Selection Methods in Personnel Psychology: Practical and Theoretical Implications of 85 Years of Research Findings. Psychological Bulletin, 124, 4, 262 -274.
Written by two of the pre-eminent researchers in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, this article provides a comprehensive review of research on a variety of employment selection methods. While informative, the article is somewhat technical in focus and may prove challenging to those unfamiliar with this topic.