Virtual Workplace

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...

Humor has been related to a number of positive effects when used by leaders: improved morale among workers, enhanced group cohesiveness, and even a positive impact on larger organizational outcomes. This book addresses how humor can be used to enhance leadership effectiveness with an emphasis on improved communication and team building. Guidelines for the use of humor are discussed emphasizing the importance of appropriate humor and educating staff on the dangers of using inappropriate humor. The role of humor in empowerment is discussed as are humor strategies and habits leaders can ...

Fifteen years after a steamy tryst during her study abroad program, Morgan Ryder's structured life is thrown into disarray when Alex, her mysterious one-night fling, unexpectedly reenters her world as the pilot for her company. The sparks between the two women still sizzle as intensely as that long-ago night when they parted ways, their full identities shrouded. Alex's sudden reappearance forces Morgan to confront unresolved desires and shocking truths that threaten to upend her stable world. Her trusted friend and business partner, Sean, harbors a shattering secret, while their once-steady...

Only I could get marooned on a desert island with the man who broke my heart… The last thing I want is to be forced to live with the guy I broke up with seven years ago. Okay, the desert island is paradise—if you ignore the spiders the size of my hand. And it’s true that Theo Prince is still the most gorgeous guy I’ve ever seen. But I’m determined he won’t break my heart again. Then the tropical storm hits. It’s sooooo hot. The cave we’re sheltering in is really small. Theo’s loin cloth isn’t leaving much to the imagination. And then he tells me a secret that changes ...

This Christmas, I only had one goal: survive the office holiday party without embarrassing myself in front of my boss. But one mistletoe, a stolen kiss, and a night wrapped in his arms changed everything. Derrick Lawson is everything a boss shouldn’t be—devastatingly handsome, quietly intense, and the only man who’s made my heart race from across the room. I thought he’d never see me as more than just his employee, until he stops me at the door and asks me to stay. When his fingers linger on my arm and our eyes meet under the glow of twinkling Christmas lights, I know my holiday ...

Travis Who is she? The mysterious model from last night? The tabloids call her the only bright spot from my show. As a fashion designer, I used to live for The House of Gallagher's shows. But these days the trade press only seem interested in slamming my new collections. Last night wasn't any different, until she showed. If the hype is to be believed, she's set to take the New York fashion scene by storm. The second I saw her coming down the runway, I knew I had to have her. But first, I'll have to find her. Celina I should have called in sick and avoided the office today. Then, my best ...

My college fling turns out to be my new billionaire boss. But he can't recognize me—and our son is my biggest secret. Ten years ago, Callum O’Brien stole my heart. Then he vanished after one unforgettable night. Now, he's my insanely hot billionaire boss. But I face a man who can’t remember our past. His arrogant demeanor clashes with my feisty and sassy nature. But his every smoldering look sets my body on fire. His touch ignites my soul and pretending to resist him becomes impossible. Our fragile world teeters with each shared moment. But I can’t tell him about our son he doesn't ...

Lucille Barker was on her way to work when she knew something was wrong with her car. The steering wheel was extremely hard to turn and then she felt the passenger's side start to droop and pull to the left. On top of everything else, it was raining! She quickly pulled over to the side of the road, put up her umbrella and walked around to the passenger's side to investigate. She had a flat tire! She remembered her boss threatening her that if she was late one more time, he would fire her. As she stood there and worried, she heard a car pull up behind her. An elegantly dressed man who looked...

Fading into the background, Emma Foster would rather be invisible than risk another heartbreak. But when a charismatic co-worker finds himself trapped in a faulty elevator with her, Emma can't help but let her guard down. For the first time in years, she feels a spark of hope—until reality crashes in, threatening her career and breaking the last connection to her beloved mentor. Emma has carefully constructed a world to keep herself safe, but in a moment of desperation, she makes a deal with a man whose motives are questionable. Can he help her, or will she need to rely on a mysterious ...

One Night of Passion, No Future... Until My One-Night Stand Became My Boss. The moment I locked eyes with him, I was lost. His piercing emerald gaze, that intoxicating scent—it was like he owned every breath I took. One night was all it was supposed to be. One night of reckless passion with a man too gorgeous, too dangerous to resist. He’s everything I shouldn’t want. A single dad with baggage... Jackpot or disaster waiting to happen? Then my dream job came along—perfect in every way, too good to be true. Except the boss? None other than Mr. Billionaire-One-Night-Stand himself. And ...

He broke me in high school. Now he sets my body on fire. Owen was my first love—and my first betrayal. A cruel bet, a shattered heart, and a vow to never trust again. Years later, he’s a billionaire CEO, and I’m out of a job. His solution? Become his personal assistant. Then my violent ex comes back, and Owen makes me an offer—move in with him for my safety. Now, I live under his roof. Sleep in his sheets. Burn for his touch. His hands own me in ways I swore no man ever would again. And when he whispers that I’m his, I want to believe it. But my past isn’t ready to let me go. ...

He’s my brother’s best mate, and he’s totally out of bounds… It’s been a tough year. I’m an athlete, and although I won a silver medal at the Olympics, I really wanted to win a gold for my mom. I’m determined to do it next time, but right now I’m ready for a much-needed break. The last thing I want to do is go to my brother’s wedding. Kai is an All Blacks rugby player, and so’s my ex, who’ll be there with his gorgeous new girlfriend. The wedding is on Valentine’s Day. And I don’t have a date. That really sucks. Then my brother’s geeky but gorgeous best mate, ...

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 ...

He’s a book-loving billionaire business owner. But is he ready to add “baby daddy” to the list?? I’ve been doing a great job of forgetting about my crush on Dalton Moore. But when he hires me to help him start a small-town bookstore, I can’t avoid him. Or thoughts of the one hot night we shared. And when he becomes not just my boss, but my landlord and fake fiancé, too? All that proximity leads to one thing: sparks. Lots of them. Giving into them means crossing lines left and right, but you know what they say about forbidden fruit. It tastes so sweet. Until two big blue ones show...

People come to Kiss County to fall in love. But who has time for that? I'm juggling two jobs to save my family’s inn. Falling in love? Not on my to-do list. But then Carter Cartwright, a handsome bachelor, rolls into Small Town and books a room. Suddenly, I'm feeling things I didn’t plan for. I don’t have time for love. But Carter is determined to make time for me. His advances are hard to resist, but I’m not about to open up to a man just passing through on his way to Big City dreams. Welcome to Kiss County, where saving my family’s inn might just mean losing my heart. The Hot ...

RETALIATION is a first-person account about the danger of speaking out in the workplace. Amy Block Joy, a faculty member at a major public university and director of a federal program, knew what she had to do when she discovered apparent fraud at her university. Following university policy, she reported her suspicions to her supervisor. When her report was ignored, she blew the whistle, asking the university to take action. Her allegations of misuse of government funds were investigated and eventually substantiated by campus authorities. Eleven months later, when the fraud findings were ...

Want to go from receptionist to CEO? You need to excel at your current tasks before you begin to climb the corporate ladder. The New Receptionist addresses every area where a receptionist, secretary or assistant should excel, for example, mastering travel and time zones, IT and security, knowledge of privacy laws and what they mean in the work environment as well as daily duties such as good communication skills. THE NEW RECEPTIONIST therefore offers essential skills for the new or career-driven receptionist or assistant, receptionists who are entering the business world from other ...

She was the homecoming queen who never noticed him. He's the tech billionaire she can't ignore. Bailey Parker's perfectly curated marketing career just imploded. Now she's back in Sweetsville, Vermont, hiding her unemployment and sleeping in her childhood bedroom surrounded by tiaras she no longer deserves. When she literally spills coffee all over Oliver Chen's expensive laptop, Bailey offers to help with his company's marketing as compensation. But this isn't the invisible high school nerd she barely remembers—this Oliver is confident, successful, and distractingly attractive. Oliver ...

Most engineers receive adequate technical training as part of their core engineering curriculum but get virtually no help when it comes to their people skills. As a result, many engineers are grossly under prepared to face the interpersonal challenges they inevitably encounter while working alongside other engineers and engineering managers. People Skills for Engineers was created specifically to fill this training gap. WARNING: Failings with people can be the undoing of even the most talented technical team. Drawing on more than sixteen years of experience working alongside other engineers...

Blake Brady is gruff and irresistibly chiseled, with a just-right enough amount of salt in his hair to make me swoon. He’s a talented restaurateur and devoted dad to his daughter. In other words, he’s the only man who has ever tempted my confirmed bachelorette status. Then I find out Blake’s business is in crisis, thanks to the embezzling accountant I recommended when I walked away from him three years ago. He says my skills with a spreadsheet makes me the only person he trusts to turn his restaurant around. Heaven help me, because I can’t say no to his gorgeous, weary eyes. His ...