Summaries of books about Workplace Culture:
The Fix
Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work
Michelle P. King
The book explores the challenges women face in the workplace due to a culture that favors male norms and values, and it provides insights on how to navigate and dismantle these systemic barriers. It offers practical advice and strategies for women to advance their careers and for organizations to create more inclusive environments.
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Making Work Human
How Human-Centered Companies are Changing the Future of Work and the World
Eric Mosley|Derek Irvine
The book explores the importance of fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes human connections, recognition, and emotional intelligence to drive employee engagement, performance, and satisfaction. It provides insights and strategies for business leaders to create more human-centered organizations that can thrive in a rapidly changing world of work.
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Anxiety at Work
8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done
Adrian Gostick|Chester Elton
The book provides practical strategies and insights for managers and teams to address and mitigate workplace anxiety, aiming to foster a resilient and productive work environment. It offers tools for improving communication, building trust, and creating a supportive culture that can navigate uncertainty and maintain high performance.
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Rituals Roadmap
The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines into Workplace Magic
Erica Keswin
The book provides insights into how companies can enhance their culture and employee engagement by implementing meaningful rituals in the workplace. It offers practical advice and case studies on how everyday routines can be transformed to foster connection, collaboration, and a sense of purpose among team members.
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Neurodiversity at Work
Drive Innovation, Performance and Productivity with a Neurodiverse Workforce
Amanda Kirby|Theo Smith
The book explores the advantages of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace, highlighting how different cognitive styles and abilities can enhance innovation, performance, and productivity. It provides practical guidance for employers on how to support and integrate neurodiverse individuals into their teams, fostering an inclusive environment that leverages the unique strengths of all employees.
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Gen Z @ Work
How the Next Generation Is Transforming the Workplace
David Stillman|Jonah Stillman
The book explores the characteristics, work habits, and values of Generation Z, the demographic cohort following the Millennials, providing insights into how they are likely to influence and reshape the workplace. It offers practical advice for employers on how to integrate, engage, and motivate this new generation of workers, highlighting their digital fluency, entrepreneurial spirit, and desire for authenticity and transparency in corporate culture.
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Under the Hood
Fire Up and Fine-Tune Your Employee Culture
Stan Slap
The book provides insights and strategies for business leaders to cultivate a strong, authentic company culture that can drive employee engagement and performance. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting the emotional needs of employees to build a committed workforce and achieve sustainable success.
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Fearless and Free
How Smart Women Pivot--and Relaunch Their Careers
Wendy Sachs
The book provides strategies and inspiration for women looking to make career changes, drawing on stories and advice from various successful women who have pivoted in their professions. It offers practical tips on personal branding, networking, and risk-taking to help women overcome obstacles and thrive in new career paths.
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Speaking of India
Bridging the Communication Gap When Working with Indians
Craig Storti
The book provides insights into the cultural and communication differences that Westerners often encounter when working with Indians, offering practical advice to improve mutual understanding and work effectively across these cultural divides. It explores topics such as indirect communication, hierarchy, and the concept of time in India, equipping readers with strategies to navigate cross-cultural interactions in business settings.
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Work Disrupted
Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work
Jeff Schwartz
The book explores the rapid changes in the global work environment, driven by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and evolving business models. It offers insights and strategies for individuals and organizations to adapt, thrive, and find opportunities in the face of disruption and the future of work.
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