Summaries of books about Workplace Culture:
Build It
The Rebel Playbook for World-Class Employee Engagement
Glenn Elliott|Debra Corey
The book provides a framework for improving employee engagement through a rebellious approach that challenges conventional HR practices. It offers practical advice and real-world examples to inspire and guide leaders in creating a more engaging and productive workplace culture.
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That's What She Said
What Men Need to Know About Working Together
Joanne Lipman
The book addresses the gender gap in the workplace by offering insights into the unconscious biases and cultural pressures that affect women's careers. It provides practical advice for men and women to collaborate more effectively, fostering a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
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Workplace Poker
Are You Playing the Game, or Just Getting Played?
Dan Rust
The book provides insights into the unspoken complexities of office politics and strategies for career advancement. It offers practical advice on how to navigate workplace dynamics, build influence, and recognize the informal power structures that impact one's professional success.
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Remote Work Revolution
Succeeding from Anywhere
Tsedal Neeley
The book provides insights and strategies for professionals to effectively work and manage teams remotely, addressing challenges such as communication, cultural differences, and trust-building. It offers practical advice on leveraging digital tools to foster collaboration and productivity in a virtual work environment.
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How to Work for an Idiot, Revised and Expanded with More Idiots, More Insanity, and More Incompetency
Survive and Thrive Without Killing Your Boss
John Hoover
The book provides humorous yet practical advice on dealing with difficult bosses, categorizing various types of "idiot" bosses and offering strategies for employees to maintain their sanity and career growth despite challenging management. It includes anecdotes, insights, and tips on navigating office politics and improving communication to create a more bearable work environment.
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The Business of Belonging
How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage
David Spinks
The book provides insights and strategies on how to build and leverage online communities to drive business success and competitive advantage. It covers practical steps for creating, managing, and scaling communities, emphasizing the importance of fostering genuine connections and engagement among members.
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The New Rules of Work
The Muse Playbook for Navigating the Modern Workplace
Alexandra Cavoulacos|Kathryn Minshew
The book provides a modern guide for career development and job searching, offering practical advice on how to identify personal values, build a personal brand, and effectively navigate the changing landscape of today's workplace. It includes strategies for crafting resumes, preparing for interviews, and building a professional network, tailored to the digital age and evolving job market.
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Women Don't Ask
Negotiation and the Gender Divide
Linda Babcock|Sara Laschever
The book explores the societal and cultural reasons why women are less likely to negotiate for what they want, and how this reluctance contributes to gender disparities in the workplace and beyond. It provides evidence from research, real-life examples, and offers strategies for women to improve their negotiation skills to achieve better outcomes in their careers and personal lives.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees
Gill Hasson|Donna Butler
The book provides strategies and guidance for creating a supportive work environment that promotes mental health and wellbeing, addressing issues such as stress management, communication, and work-life balance. It offers practical advice for both employers and employees on how to recognize mental health problems, support colleagues, and implement policies that foster a healthy workplace culture.
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Lose the Resume, Land the Job
Gary Burnison
The book provides unconventional advice for job seekers, emphasizing the importance of personal connections and networking over traditional resume submissions. It offers practical strategies for building relationships, interviewing effectively, and showcasing one's unique value to potential employers.
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