Virtual Workplace

With increased demand for hybrid and fully remote work styles, most firms understand that some form of distance work is here to stay—and have put some remote protocols in place. But many companies either see the shift to remote work as a threat to their culture and management style, or they just don’t know how to make the transition. It’s time to take advantage of the many opportunities remote work presents. This book will tell you how.

Struggling with burnout, workplace drama, or manipulative colleagues? Does work leave you emotionally exhausted, mentally drained, and questioning your worth? Toxic work environments can take a toll on your energy, emotions, and self-esteem. Whether you’re dealing with a difficult boss, passive-aggressive coworkers, or constant stress, it can feel impossible to stay motivated and protect your well-being. If you’re tired of feeling powerless, exhausted, and stuck in a cycle of negativity at work, it’s time to take back control of your energy, emotions, and boundaries. Imagine ...

The remote work revolution has been rapidly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace shares insights from the remote employee, manager, and leader perspectives, offering a blueprint any person can use to make remote work successful, productive and fulfilling. Learn how to leverage the flexibility of remote work, be more productive while working at home, avoid burnout, lead a team of virtual employees, and build an organization that sets the gold standard for virtual work.

She was my best friend. Until one reckless night made her the one woman I could never have. Harper Gray was the girl I told everything to— except how bad I wanted her. One night, I gave in. Pinned her against a door, kissed her like she was already mine— and destroyed our years-long friendship. She left. I let her go. And I’ve been paying for it every damn day since. Now she's back, working in my ER like she didn’t leave me wrecked. Same sharp mouth. Same killer curves. Same gravitational pull I can't outrun. I joke about second chances. She shuts me down like I'm just another bad ...

Are you working with extremely difficult people who make your life miserable? They put you down. They take advantage of you. They want power over you, and lack empathy for anyone but themselves. Charming you one minute, they seek to destroy your good reputation the next. You don't know which side of them will come forth. The vicious side berates, tortures and embarrasses you and uses you for narcissistic supply. Accomplishing tasks under their toxic schemes is difficult. Anxious and confused, you long to work elsewhere but you're stuck. NOT ANYMORE. You have the power to change that today. ...

Fake Relationship, Workplace, Rancher Romance Bowen As the operations manager of Kingridge Ranch, my job is to keep things running smoothly—both on the ranch and within our chaotic family. Love? I’ve never had the time for it. But when a VIP guest walks in and threatens to upend everything, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect what’s mine. Priya’s here to polish our brand, but all she’s done is turn my world upside down. She’s brilliant, beautiful, and those curves? They’re impossible to ignore. The more we fake this chemistry, the harder it gets to deny how real it feels. ...

One night at a bar changes everything for these workplace rivals. Omari Smith and Lora Chase have worked together at an advertising agency for years. To her, he’s the biggest threat to her career because he's everyone's favorite creative. To him, she’s much more than a rival. She’s the woman he’s been secretly wooing for years with gifts. When Omari wins the newest account coming to Simons Advertising, Lora is beyond resentful, as her capability as pitch leader is called into question. Aiming to please her team, she joins the celebration for the new account and in a drunken state, ...

All of this is fake. The expensive dates, the luxury vacations, the smoldering kisses… No way am I catching feelings for my fake, billionaire boyfriend. Nope... No way. --♥-- Five years. That’s how much time I wasted tied down to my narcissistic, cheating ex. When my brother asks me to help launch his new tech company, I jump at the chance for a fresh start. Forget men. Forget romance. My family and career are all I care about. Then, I run into my brother’s new investor at the launch party. Literally. Immediately, the tall, dark, and handsome billionaire is annoyed. Apparently, ...

She should be off limits… A maverick Chicago attorney at the top of my game, with a surname that opened doors without my lifting a finger, I thought I’d seen it all, done it all, thrown away the T-shirt. Until she walked into my firm. My new paralegal’s bewitching beauty was matched only by her clever brain. Every instinct screams to make her mine. If only I could stay away. For six long months, I bide my time, stifle my obsession. But finally, today’s the day… Today I risk my career, my reputation, my sanity to possess Emily Hartley. And I won’t stop until she’s mine. For ...

Read the complete Exotic Desires series in this box set. No Cliffhanger. After having lost the only woman he’d ever loved, twenty-seven year-old Reed Stirling rejects his parents' plans for him to take over the family business and travels to Europe, searching for a revelation as to what he's supposed to do with his life. What he finds instead is something else entirely. Don't miss the Sinful Desires steamy spin-off series, Exotic Desires by best-selling author M.S. Parker.

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?

Daddy would die if he knew his best friend took my v-card. Drake Vance is obscenely hot, ridiculously rich, and completely off-limits. With tailored suits and a face that belongs on a magazine cover. He’s also my dad’s best friend and twice my age. As a favor, he hires me to be the chef at his new tech firm. One night. One mistake. And I gave him my v-card. That’s all it was supposed to be. But then he’s in my kitchen, tasting my cooking like he owns the place. Driving me home, hand on my thigh like it belongs there. Looking at me like he’s already decided—I’m his. I should ...

One wild night with UAB's most irresistible surgeon. Now, I’m stuck working alongside him—and fighting every urge not to fall back into his bed. I’ve spent years on my research, and the last thing I need is a distraction like Dr. Hunter Parrish. But luck isn’t on my side—now the secret bad-boy doctor is my partner on a high-stakes, make-or-break clinical trial. Our night together should have been the end of it—a scorching, forbidden secret. But every time his smoldering eyes lock onto mine, it feels like he’s daring me to forget the rules. There’s no way I’m letting this ...

Feel like you’re trapped in a madhouse of workplace stupidity? This tongue-in-cheek guide is your survival kit. After 30 years navigating irrational decisions, pointless processes, and clueless colleagues, expert JS Paxton decodes the bizarre psychology behind baffling behaviors using witty wisdom. From understanding the different species of stupidity to the “Dreaded Oblivion Syndrome” sufferers, learn strategies to influence, communicate with, and protect your sanity around even the most mediocre mentalities. Packed with anecdotes and research-backed frameworks, How to Work with ...

18X Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author and Podcaster; Leadership, HR, Innovation, Future of Work, Diversity and Inclusion, and Workplace Culture Global Thought Leader; Chair/Professor of Organizational Leadership; Change/OD/HR/Social Impact Consultant; Ranked in the top 20 of global researchers in the following topic areas - "Future of Work," "Global Leadership," "Organizational Development, "Public Service Motivation," and "Social Impact" (Google Scholar); ScholarGPS has ranked him the #15 scholar in the world for job satisfaction research. In today's rapidly evolving work landscape, ...

Ava, the girl next door, has proven herself to be much more over the past few months. She is no longer just a childhood crush in need of protection. She has become Alex's trusted friend, and she’s helped and supported him. As their chemistry continues to grow, all they need is the right opportunity to take their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Gwen learns about Alex's unconventional lifestyle and begins to distance herself from him. But Ava, who has befriended the professor, is determined to change Gwen’s mind by arranging a camping trip for the three of them. Once again, ...

Gillian Morgan is an American surgeon who is running from someone in her past. She refuses to be controlled by anyone, let alone a man. Little does she know, but fate has a different plan. John Kenric is the ultimate British bad boy, a true alpha. He not only controls the European Underworld but prides himself on dominating everyone and everything. However, when he rescues Gillian, he learns there might be someone he finally can’t control. Patrick O’Malley is not only John’s best mate but his beta in the Underworld. He and John share everything, including women. Hopefully, he will be ...

She was supposed to be off-limits. Now she’s carrying everything I swore I’d never have again. I buried my wife—and the baby I never got to meet—six years ago. Since then, I’ve kept my hands clean, my heart locked, and my rules unbreakable. Until Ally. She’s too young. Too soft. Too dangerously tempting. And she works under me in the NICU. I should’ve kept my distance. Instead, I kissed her. Took her virginity. Lost my mind. Now I can’t stop. She’s light where I’m darkness. Innocent where I’m wrecked. And every time she smiles at me, I start to believe in second ...

Alex eagerly anticipates the start of college, but his luck takes a turn for the worse. His truck battery decides to quit on his first day, almost causing him to be tardy. And he makes an awkward first impression on his math professor, the stunning Gwen Meyer. Despite her appearance, Professor Meyer is kind and approachable. Alex is drawn to her confidence and charm. With Professor Meyer's encouragement, Alex becomes passionate about the subject and puts in extra effort to succeed. With her help, he gains more self-assurance than ever before. As Alex spends more time with Gwen Meyer, he ...

In a rapidly evolving business landscape where AI, remote work, and shifting employee expectations have fundamentally changed how we work, leaders need evidence-based strategies to navigate complexity and build resilient organizations. Dr. Jonathan H. Westover delivers exactly that with this groundbreaking practitioner-oriented research book. Drawing on cutting-edge research and decades of organizational consulting experience, Dr. Westover provides an essential roadmap for forward-thinking leaders, HR professionals, and managers who understand that yesterday's workplace solutions no longer ...