Summaries of books about Workplace Culture:
Own Your Armor
Revolutionary Change for Workplace Culture
Michelle Brody
The book provides strategies for individuals to navigate and transform toxic workplace environments by recognizing and altering defensive patterns that hinder communication and collaboration. It offers practical tools and exercises to help readers build resilience, foster positive interactions, and create a more supportive and empowering organizational culture.
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21 Dirty Tricks at Work (Again!)
Mike Phipps
The book provides an exploration of the various underhanded tactics that individuals may use in the workplace to gain an advantage over their colleagues, such as manipulation and sabotage. It also offers strategies for recognizing, dealing with, and overcoming these unethical behaviors to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
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Rebound
A Proven Plan for Starting Over After Job Loss
Martha I. Finney
The book provides practical advice and a step-by-step plan for individuals to recover from job loss and navigate the emotional and professional challenges it brings. It includes strategies for self-assessment, networking, resume writing, and interview techniques to help readers regain employment and move forward in their careers.
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Love It, Don't Leave It
26 Ways to Get What You Want at Work
Beverly Kaye|Sharon Jordan-Evans
The book provides readers with a practical guide to career development and job satisfaction, offering 26 strategies to help employees take charge of their professional lives and find fulfillment in their current positions. It encourages proactive engagement with one's work environment through actionable advice on topics such as asking for feedback, seeking opportunities for growth, and balancing personal and professional goals.
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The Price of Pettiness
Bad Behavior in the Workplace and How to Stomp It Out
Alex Alonso
The book examines the detrimental impact of petty behavior on workplace culture and productivity, offering insights into why such behavior occurs. It provides strategies and tools for leaders and employees to identify, address, and eliminate pettiness to foster a more positive and effective work environment.
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The Sexual Harassment Handbook
Everything You Need to Know Before Someone Calls a Lawyer
Linda Gordon Howard
The book serves as a guide to understanding, preventing, and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace, providing practical advice for both employers and employees. It includes explanations of legal definitions, real-life scenarios, and strategies for creating a respectful work environment to avoid legal action.
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From We Will to At Will
A Handbook for Veteran Hiring, Transitioning, and Thriving in the Workplace
Justin Constantine
The book provides a comprehensive guide for employers on how to effectively recruit, hire, and retain veterans, highlighting the unique skills and experiences that veterans bring to the civilian workforce. It also offers practical advice and strategies for veterans transitioning to civilian employment, aiming to ensure their successful integration and career advancement in the private sector.
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The Brain-Friendly Workplace
Why Talented People Quit and How to Get Them to Stay
Friederike Fabritius
The book explores the neuroscience behind employee satisfaction and retention, offering insights into how workplace environments can be optimized to cater to the human brain, thus enhancing productivity and reducing turnover. It provides practical strategies for leaders to create a more engaging, fulfilling, and brain-friendly workplace that encourages talented individuals to stay.
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Training on Trial
How Workplace Learning Must Reinvent Itself to Remain Relevant
James D. Kirkpatrick|Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick
The book critically examines the effectiveness of corporate training programs, arguing that they often fail to deliver measurable business results. It advocates for a new approach to workplace learning that aligns with organizational goals and includes practical guidance for demonstrating the value of training initiatives through the use of the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model.
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Informal Learning
Rediscovering the Natural Pathways That Inspire Innovation and Performance
Jay Cross
The book explores the concept of informal learning as a powerful yet often overlooked mode of personal and professional development, emphasizing its role in fostering innovation and enhancing performance. It provides insights into how individuals learn outside formal educational settings and offers strategies for leveraging these natural learning processes within organizations to improve outcomes and adaptability.
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