Virtual Workplace

She's a grumpy heroine hiding a soft underbelly and he's a cinnamon roll boy. They're supposed to be on opposite sides of a toxic workplace drama, except he's already halfway in love with her and she's basically clueless. In the clash between love and professionalism, what or who will give way? Everybody hated Mira. She was too demanding, too harsh—a manager from hell. When her good-for-nothing boss assigned a possible freeloader or maybe-spy to the project, she was more than annoyed. Because despite her reputation, she was excellent at her job and she knew this team needed her. She was ...

"Strike Back: A Guide to Organizing Workplace Actions" is a comprehensive guide that provides practical advice to help workers organize successful strikes and other collective actions. From assessing workplace conditions and readiness to building momentum and advocating for workers' rights, this book offers guidance to help readers achieve their goals. Whether you are a seasoned labor organizer or a first-time strike participant, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to make a positive change in their workplace.

Would you marry the most arrogant man you’ve ever met for a million dollars? James Marrying one of the richest, most eligible bachelors in New Zealand sounds like something out of a fairy tale, right? What girl could possibly say no if I proposed? Aroha Wihongi, that’s who. Marriage has never been high on my list of priorities, but my sister’s recent death has literally left me holding the baby—my four-month-old niece. Although having kids wasn’t on my list either, I have no intention of letting her absentee lowlife of a father within a mile of her. My lawyer says my chances of ...

Like Beauty and the beast, but everyone hides a monster inside. Birdie isn’t who everyone thinks she is, a shy, smart, loyal intelligence genius. She hides a secret sin that drives her to risk her life over and over again to pay penance for a life she failed to protect. Birdie hides inside her lonely, vigilante life, afraid of anyone learning about her dark secret. Bastien was born of a monster. Devastation is in his blood. Bash joins the SEALs, hoping the intense training will tame the demons passed down from his father. The darkness wins out when Bash’s control slips, costing his SEAL...

The organizations we work for destroy confidence We starve professionals of information, direction, psychological safety, and purpose by isolating workers in cubicles, teams into silos, and decisions into oblivion. Individuals drift and become alienated, waiting for direction that never comes. This way of working…is not working. When individuals work in teams, they create value The Collaboration Equation helps individuals be professionals, teams take pride in their work, and companies become more resilient. This guide enables you to build visual systems where people can see their work ...

Soulmates don't just happen - They're made. When beautiful Riley joins his team, Blair Andrews is determined to keep their working relationship professional. Having been the victim of betrayal himself, Blair's respect for Riley's marriage influenced his mentorship of her career and protection of her virtue within diverse corporate environments. In spite of Blair's moral dedication, Riley's marriage begins to implode on its own. Her desire to share her marital challenges clash with Blair's reluctance to get personally involved with her. Can they find a balance that works for both of them?

You’ve put off reading this long enough. But that’s okay—because I’ll Do It Later: The Ultimate Procrastinator’s Survival Guide isn’t here to shame you. It’s here to set you free. Forget what productivity gurus and morning-routine influencers tell you. Procrastination isn’t a curse—it’s a secret weapon, and this book will show you how to use it. Inside, you’ll discover the thrilling rush of last-minute brilliance, the power of looking busy while doing absolutely nothing, and why confidence always beats competence. You’ll learn how to master the illusion of ...

Have you ever walked out of a meeting feeling invisible, insulted, or vaguely humiliated—but no one else seemed to notice? That’s quiet sabotage. It’s the eye-roll after you speak. The “just trying to help” correction that wasn’t needed. The missing email thread, the closed-door meeting, the joke that lands a little too close to home. You’re not imagining it. You’re not too sensitive. And you’re not alone. Quiet Sabotage is your field guide for navigating the subtle, silent power plays that drain your confidence and leave you questioning your value at work. With sharp ...

She's his boss. He's had a crush on her for a couple of summers now. Can Toni and Griffin mix business and pleasure while making sure the teens they're in charge of stay in line? Griffin Johnson likes getting away from his brothers and the ranch every summer, going to Camp Clear Creek, where he's a counselor for teenage boys. Finally, some peace. He loves his brothers, don't get him wrong. He just needs a break sometimes. His desire to work at Clear Creek has nothing to do with the curvy, gorgeous Toni Beardall. Noo, nothing at all. Toni has just been promoted to the senior director at camp...

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving professional world, working with diverse personality types is not just a challenge but a necessity. One of the most difficult personalities to manage is the narcissist—a self-centered, often manipulative individual who can dominate the workplace environment, disrupt team dynamics, and diminish morale. But what if there was a proven way to turn their unique traits into tools for success, instead of triggers for chaos? In Working With Anyone, you’ll discover a groundbreaking 4-step blueprint to navigating narcissistic personalities at work. This ...

Two weeks on the road with my boss? Business as usual. Two weeks on the road with my newer, hotter boss that I had a one-night stand with four years ago? A disaster waiting to happen. It was a one-time thing with a man I knew from work. His name was Oliver Black. The rich and handsome manager of the Botsford Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. Dark hair. Icy blue eyes. A cocky smirk with dimples deep enough to trip on. No one has to know, he said. And no one did know... except maybe the guests trying to sleep in the suite next door. I didn't know he'd eventually get promoted to my department. I ...

The remote work revolution is here. Even before COVID-19 created the largest remote work experiment in history, the business world was already gravitating toward virtual workplaces. Suddenly organisations as big as Twitter are learning that their employees don’t need an office in order to get great results. How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace shows how to stay productive, feel like part of a team and make the most of remote working.

THERE'S A FINE LINE BETWEEN INNOCENCE AND GUILT. AN EVEN FINER LINE BETWEEN JUSTICE AND REVENGE. Laura prefers the company of her books to the real world - let alone that cesspit online. But when her best friend Emily becomes the victim of horrific cyberbullying, she makes it her all-engulfing mission to track down the worst culprits using her data science skills. Petite corporate financier Suki is about to outshine the stupid boys at her firm: she's leading the acquisition of Edinburgh's most exciting start-up. If only she could get its brilliant, but distracted, co-founder Laura to engage...

Sheila’s world has shifted, but the lines between desire and control blur more with every moment. What began as a secret escape now demands deeper surrender and the consequences aren’t just emotional. As boundaries dissolve, Sheila must decide how much she’s willing to lose, and what she’s desperate to keep. In a game where power and passion collide, nothing is certain except the pull of the man who owns more than just her body.

Unfortunately, we've all seen it happen. When faced with a problem, rather than working cooperatively to come up with a solution, your manager or colleagues come swooping in, squawking loudly, dump orders riddled with formulaic advice, and then take off, leaving you behind to clean up the mess. Or—let's be honest: there may have been a time (or three) when you have been guilty of doing this very thing yourself. While this happens in every workplace worldwide more frequently than ever, it doesn't have to. Through the story of Charlie, a seagull who doesn't understand how his management ...

101 Short Romance Outlines: Plots for Contemporary Romance in Duet Format with Alternating Viewpoints of Heroine/Hero Elevate your writing journey with an engaging plot outline for your next short romance, whether you are an aspiring author or a seasoned writer tackling a new genre! Discover Your Next Romance Plot: Make your writing dreams a reality with these carefully crafted outlines designed to inspire and energize your storytelling process. Romances are about feelings and the writer must show these feelings through the characters and their actions/reactions. Using an outline is the ...

Tag thought working for the Census would be boring... ...he just didn't know what he would get stuck with! When Tag's girlfriend, Corrina, left him, he thought the best way to win her back would be to clean up his act. The first step was to get a job. Fortunately, Census Rochester isn't the most choosy employer. Not choosy, but not all that classy, either. As Tag watches 'Chip' and 'Sue' explain in the training video how to enumerate his fellow citizens, he inadvertently stabs himself with something secretly taped under the old, surplus desk. Turns out, they're syringes from some government...

WHEN I WANT YOUR OPINION, I’LL GIVE IT TO YOU isn’t just a title—it’s a line you’ve probably rehearsed in your head a hundred times and never had the guts to say out loud. Until now. This book is your front-row seat to the drama of modern-day bullying—social, political, professional, and personal. But this isn’t just about high school flashbacks or the mean girl who ran the locker room. Nope. This is about the boss who cancels your promotion but keeps your ideas. The politician who yells “freedom” while silencing dissent. The keyboard warrior with Wi-Fi and a vendetta. The...

He's the leader she can't resist, and the friend she's secretly loved for years. When duty calls, will they finally risk it all? Fire Chief Reese Carpenter—leader, teacher, mentor, and relentless jokester. He’s always the steady hand in their chaotic firehouse, keeping everyone grounded even when the heat’s on. But when a crisis shatters his carefully controlled world, it’s Eileen he turns to for support. Paramedic Eileen Ballantine had heard plenty of stories about the elusive fire chief, but meeting Reese in the flesh is a surprise. With lives on the line, she expects discipline ...

"Principles: How to Create a Principled Business Culture '' is an explanation and guide of the method and results used to establish the best working environment I experienced in my nearly forty year business career. Our small Chicago company, Outer Circle Products, changed its internal operations and culture from an ordinary business to a principled business. The entire staff determined our principles and the working guidelines associated with each of them in partnership with the owner and management team. We put them in place, then worked to establish our culture as our daily method of ...