Summaries of books about Workplace Culture:
The 2-Hour Job Search
Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster
Steve Dalton
The book provides a systematic process for efficiently conducting a job search, emphasizing the use of technology and networking to identify and secure job opportunities. It outlines a step-by-step strategy for job seekers to prioritize target companies, make industry connections, and effectively manage their time to land a job more quickly.
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The 2-Hour Job Search
Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster
Steve Dalton
The book provides a systematic method for job seekers to efficiently use online resources and networking to secure job interviews and employment opportunities. It introduces a process that includes creating a list of target employers, leveraging informational interviews, and managing the job search process to minimize time spent while maximizing results.
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The Employee Experience Advantage
How to Win the War for Talent by Giving Employees the Workspaces they Want, the Tools they Need, and a Culture They Can Celebrate
Jacob Morgan
The book explores the concept of employee experience, analyzing how organizations can attract and retain talent by focusing on three environments: cultural, technological, and physical. It provides insights and case studies on how companies can create a workplace where employees feel engaged, empowered, and fulfilled, ultimately leading to business success.
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Unfinished Business
Women Men Work Family
Anne-Marie Slaughter
The book examines the challenges and cultural norms surrounding work-life balance, advocating for societal and policy changes to better support both men and women in their roles as caregivers and professionals. It proposes a redefinition of success, emphasizing the value of investing in family and community life alongside career ambitions.
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Forever Employable
How to Stop Looking for Work and Let Your Next Job Find You
Jeff Gothelf
The book provides strategies for professionals to continuously reinvent themselves by building a personal brand, leveraging their expertise, and becoming thought leaders in their field. It guides readers on how to create opportunities and attract offers, ensuring they remain in demand and secure in their careers.
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Better Allies
Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces
Karen Catlin
The book provides practical advice and specific actions for individuals to become more inclusive and supportive colleagues in the workplace. It covers a range of topics, including how to amplify marginalized voices, challenge bias, and foster an environment where everyone can thrive.
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Ask For It
How Women Can Use Negotiation to Get What They Really Want
Linda Babcock|Sara Laschever
The book provides strategies and techniques specifically tailored for women to improve their negotiation skills in both professional and personal contexts. It combines research with practical advice to empower women to ask confidently for what they want and to overcome the social barriers that often hinder their success in negotiation.
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Works Well with Others
An Outsider's Guide to Shaking Hands, Shutting Up, Handling Jerks, and Other Crucial Skills in Business That No One Ever Teaches You
Ross McCammon
The book offers humorous and practical advice on navigating the unwritten rules of professional conduct, from making a good first impression to dealing with difficult colleagues. It provides insights on communication, etiquette, and the subtle arts of networking and office politics, aimed at helping readers succeed in the modern workplace.
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Win at All Costs
Inside Nike Running and Its Culture of Deception
Matt Hart
The book investigates the controversial practices within Nike's elite running program, the Oregon Project, exposing a win-at-all-costs culture that included the use of performance-enhancing drugs and unethical coaching tactics. It delves into the experiences of athletes and the role of coach Alberto Salazar in fostering an environment of intense pressure and moral ambiguity.
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Wellbeing at Work
Jim Clifton|Jim Harter
The book explores the intersection of employee engagement, strengths-based development, and wellbeing, offering insights and strategies for leaders to enhance workplace culture and increase organizational performance. It provides data-driven approaches and practical advice to improve employees' physical, career, social, financial, and community wellbeing, leading to overall better business outcomes.
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