Summaries of books about Workplace Culture:
Access to Asia
Your Multicultural Guide to Building Trust, Inspiring Respect, and Creating Long-Lasting Business Relationships
Sharon Schweitzer
The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and navigating cultural nuances in various Asian countries, offering practical advice for building successful business relationships through respect, trust, and cultural awareness. It includes country-specific tips, case studies, and communication strategies to help professionals interact effectively with Asian colleagues, partners, and clients.
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Stretch
How to Future-Proof Yourself for Tomorrow's Workplace
Karie Willyerd|Barbara Mistick
The book provides insights and practical advice on adapting to rapidly changing work environments, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, personal adaptability, and the development of key skills to remain relevant and successful in the future workplace. It offers strategies for individuals to stretch their abilities and mindset to meet the demands of evolving career landscapes and technological advancements.
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The Glass Closet
Why Coming Out Is Good Business
John Browne
The book explores the challenges and prejudices faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the corporate world, advocating for the benefits of inclusivity and the importance of being open about one's sexuality in the workplace. It combines personal anecdotes, interviews, and research to make a case for why embracing diversity can lead to better business outcomes and a more authentic work environment.
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The Healthy Workplace
How to Improve the Well-Being of Your Employees---and Boost Your Company's Bottom Line
Leigh Stringer
The book provides insights and practical advice on creating work environments that promote employee health and well-being, including strategies for reducing stress, improving nutrition, and incorporating physical activity into the workday. It also makes the business case for investing in workplace health, demonstrating how these initiatives can lead to increased productivity, lower healthcare costs, and overall improved financial performance for companies.
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The Truth About Burnout
How Organizations Cause Personal Stress and What to Do About It
Christina Maslach|Michael P. Leiter
The book explores the organizational factors that contribute to employee burnout, such as workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values. It offers strategies for both individuals and organizations to prevent burnout by aligning people's work with their core values and improving the workplace environment.
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Eat Sleep Work Repeat
30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job
Bruce Daisley
The book provides practical tips and insights on how to enhance job satisfaction and workplace culture, drawing from a variety of expert interviews and research studies. It offers actionable strategies to improve individual and team productivity, creativity, and overall happiness at work.
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Office Optional
How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams
Larry English
The book provides strategies and insights for creating a strong company culture and maintaining team connectivity in a remote work environment. It offers practical advice on leveraging technology, fostering communication, and implementing policies to support effective collaboration and productivity among virtual teams.
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The Organization Man
The Book That Defined a Generation
William H. Whyte
The book critically examines the rise of the corporate culture in post-World War II America, exploring how individuals increasingly valued conformity and collective decision-making over individualism and creativity. It delves into the social and psychological effects of this trend on workers, their families, and society at large, questioning the cost of such conformity on personal fulfillment and innovation.
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Remote, Inc.
How to Thrive at Work . . . Wherever You Are
Robert C. Pozen|Alexandra Samuel
The book provides strategies and insights for professionals to maximize productivity and maintain a healthy work-life balance while working remotely. It offers practical advice on setting goals, managing time, and leveraging technology to create an effective and personalized remote work routine.
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Chinese Business Etiquette
A Guide to Protocol, Manners, and Culture in thePeople's Republic of China
Scott D. Seligman
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to navigating the complex world of professional interactions in China, offering insights into the country's customs, traditions, and social norms. It provides practical advice on topics ranging from formal business meetings and negotiations to appropriate behavior at social events and gift-giving practices.
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