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He can't do his job. He's always screwing up. Everyone else has to work harder. He's hurting morale. And he's making you look bad. You have Dead Wood. So dead he or she gives the word unproductive a bad name. But you've tried, and you can't fix him. You can't transfer him. You can't fire him. You can't get rid of him. And now you are at the end of your rope. Well, tie a noose! Learn the management secrets and leadership techniques for pruning Corporate America's Dead Wood so the flowers can grow.

Connie has had bad luck with coworkers ever since her lemonade stand partners pushed her out at the age of six. In her debut collection of humor essays, Connie provides entertainment with hysterical stories about awkward workplace situations, ridiculous coworkers, and enough happy hour cocktails to make you question her life choices. From low paying high school gigs to “real world” marketing jobs in Chicago, Connie presents stories about life both in and out of the office that will have you laughing out loud in the break room.

"Introduction to ISO 45001:2018: A Comprehensive Guide to Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems" provides a practical, step-by-step approach to implementing ISO 45001. Designed for organizations and professionals seeking to improve their occupational health and safety management systems, this guide helps create safer, healthier work environments. It offers in-depth explanations, real-world case studies, and customizable tools to help you reduce risks, ensure compliance, and achieve continuous improvement in your OHSMS. Whether you're new to ISO 45001 or transitioning from other ...

He’s the brilliant surgeon with a broken heart. I’m the guarded nurse who swore off love. But some lines are meant to be crossed. After too many heartbreaks, I made a rule: no more men. Especially not at work. But when Dr. Benjamin Carter strides into the hospital where I’m head nurse, my resolve starts to crack. He’s older, gruffer, and carries the kind of regrets that weigh heavy in his eyes. The same man who once saved my father’s life now stands in my path, unraveling the walls I’ve carefully built around my heart. The sparks between us are impossible to ignore, but giving ...

We’d been apart less than two days, and he was still determined to make up for lost time. “You like it when I touch you here?” he murmured against my skin, kissing my neck from shoulder to ear. “Yes,” I sighed, holding his head in my hands as he feasted on me like a starving man. *** It's been a wild ride for Caleb and me, and it's only getting wilder by the minute. Between Masterson, the sheik, an elite group of assassins, and the law, everyone wants a piece of us. But when are we going to get any peace?

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 ...

Bestselling author, Juliette N. Banks brings another sexy and powerful Dufort man to life in Forbidden Touch that will have you turning the pages and fanning your cheeks. She’s worked for him for over a year. He’s kept his hands clenched and eyes up. Until now. It’s becoming impossible for Fletcher to maintain his distance from his PR Manager, and single mom, Olivia. With flaming red hair and hips begging to be gripped, his need for her is overwhelming. Yet the company policy forbids him. He soon learns it’s not the only reason he should stay away. When her daughter is kidnapped, ...

Helping my brother's best friend out of a jam should've been simple. Until pretending to be his fake girlfriend turned dangerously real. Colton Adams needed to keep his stalker at bay, and I needed a job. Easy enough, right? Play assistant by day, strap on my heels by night, and follow his plan to the letter. Plus, stolen kisses were essential. But there is nothing fake about how his manly hands touch the small of my back— And how his soft lips make my body freeze and scream for more. If my brother finds out, it’s over—for my job, my relationship with him, and whatever Colton and I ...

In today's rapidly changing professional environment, leaders at all levels face unprecedented challenges that require both theoretical understanding and practical solutions. In Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Work, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover delivers precisely this combination in his comprehensive guide to modern workplace dynamics. Drawing on cutting-edge research and extensive professional experience, Dr. Westover tackles the most pressing issues confronting today's professionals—from the nuances of empathetic leadership to the hidden impacts of workplace AI adoption, from combating...

Unfiltered True Short Stories from the Modern Business Are you tired of wading through corporate self-help books filled with recycled advice and worn-out clichés? Cubicles, Coffee, and Corporate Candy shatters the mold, delivering an unapologetically raw look into the real stories that define today's corporate world.Step Behind the Cubicle Curtain Author Mohamad Chahine compiles a riveting collection of 90 authentic short stories, each one a window into the unfiltered realities of modern business life. These aren't hypothetical scenarios or overblown success tales—they're genuine ...

Welcome to ShipIt, the small-town shipping center where nothing ever goes according to plan! When corporate threatens to shut down their under-performing branch, the quirky staff of ShipIt will do anything to save their jobs—even if it means filling their shelves with empty boxes before a surprise inspection. Between Maria the sleep-deprived manager with party-animal elderly parents, Tom the cryptic septuagenarian who refuses to retire, Jenna the seemingly ditzy clerk with surprising corporate connections, practical cleaning contractor Amanda, and gruff delivery driver Butch, this ...

He's the Silver-fox Billionaire CEO who pushes my limits and ignites my desires. I'm his assistant, his secret, and the one woman he can't resist. Balancing his advances with job security tests my resolve. Despite his tough exterior, his vulnerabilities draw me closer. When danger strikes, Trent becomes my protector, whisking me away from my troubles. Despite his wealth and influence, I fear the forbidden love growing between us. But can love flourish in a world where we're worlds apart? His charm broke my resistance, leading to a passionate encounter with lasting repercussions. A startling...

Hugo Manning is a man of mystery. But my short interactions with my new boss tell me that he’s into me. It’s the innuendos and the moments we catch each other in the bathroom or by the water cooler, when his dark green eyes pass over me, head to toe. I catch him every now and then through the window and my heart stops as I question if he wants me. If I’m reading into things. When Hugo invites me on a trip to Florida, I'm happy to oblige. To figure out what this is once and for all, and what the man under the suit is really made of.

I never expected to find myself stuck with my best friend's brother who left me many years ago I'm a sassy freelance photographer, and he's a grumpy billionaire businessman. He is my best friend's older brother, and we had a secret off-limits relationship years ago. His unplanned appearance at my best friend's wedding brought him back into my life, and we were stuck together after a hotel mishap. The tension between us is undeniable—anger, hurt, and the same intense attraction that never really went away. My new job offer turned out to be from a subsidiary of his company, and working ...

Enjoying male attention at her new dream job in Denver Colorado, pretty Faith Holder accepts an offer to an art show of original Picasso’s. A limousine for the night and dinner under the stars highlight her first romantic encounter with Tom. Things heat up when he reveals his intents toward Faith to the owner, JD, who also falls for the new girl as does his suntanned son, Nelson. Now what’s a good southern girl to do with three romantically charged men, and a significant career shift? Faith and Tom find much to like about each other, but JD regales her with things only money and power ...

After all her hard work on the undercover case, Stevie is finally preparing to close the book on Tiempo and move on with her life. And just as one door closes, another opens as she and Joe unexpectedly bond over their struggling relationships. Now it’s Donovan’s time to prove himself as he goes undercover with Jeanie, but as his personal life seeps into his work, the cracks in his already-troubled relationships deepen. Tempers are running short among the rest of the FORS team and Midnight struggles to keep everyone together as she watches the team that has become her family crumble ...

Tough, bold, ripped, and inked, make it hard to resist a ride on the wild side. Prince Nate’s charmed royal life was due to his noble birth. Fast cars, fast women, and beyond wealthy was the perfect storm for living on the wild side. Which he did with gusto. Leaving his family responsibilities behind and shedding his royal identity Nate set out on a path of his own choosing. Now he owns a successful upscale tattoo studio and spends his days doing what he loves on his own terms. Until a lapse in judgement resulted in hiring a woman he could never have. After too many failed relationships, ...

Candy Khan and Karen Yong capture the essence of emerging concern in the workplace. Working Wounded: Six Ways to Manage Workplace challenges series spotlights worker realities from recruitment, workplace bullying, domestic violence, discrimination, and making sense of the on-boarding process, credential recognition, ageism, sexism, and racism. Through two fiction facilitators, six participants share their stories in a career development workshop. Each narrative is unique providing insights into the lived realities of workers. These powerful case studies, readers will have a deeper insight ...

The three super hot and muscular trainers don't even know my name and anyone could walk in at us at any time, but we couldn't help ourselves. The gym turned hotter after dark. HOT public gang action with three muscled men and one happy woman!

When a customer robs you of your calm, you need more than patience; you need tools. This book teaches you how to protect yourself emotionally while staying professional, firm, and human. Have you ever felt like a customer was draining you more than your job was worth? This book is for you. In the workplace, dealing with difficult clients is not the exception; it’s the norm. What should never feel normal, though, is letting their mistreatment steal your peace, self-esteem, or motivation to keep doing your work. This book is a clear, direct, and empathetic guide for those who face demanding...