This book addressed the problem that leaders' misuse of hiring and promoting practices negatively influences employee perceptions of fairness and morale. The study, conducted with civilian employees at an Army organization in Florida, examined the relationships between transparency, employee perceptions of fairness, and employee morale. The results of the research study revealed a strong correlation between hiring and promoting practices and employee perceptions of fairness/employee morale. The findings indicated that increased transparency in hiring and promoting processes can enhance employee perceptions of fairness and morale.