Work Behavior

In Diversity in the Work Place, you will discover what diversity looks like now, and how you, as a leader, can help foster a more inclusive workplace; the devastating fear of the unknown and why so many leaders are reluctant to change and evolve their managerial skills; how to be an inclusive leader, and build trust and open-mindedness among your employees; and much more.

Human connection affects much more than the bottom line. Organizations thrive when employees feel valued, the environment is energized, and high productivity and innovation are the norm. This requires a new kind of leader who fosters a culture of connection within the organization. An update to the popular first edition, Michael Stallard’s Connection Culture (Second Edition) provides a fresh way of thinking about leadership and offers recommendations for how to tap into the power of human connection.

Every manager makes tough calls - it comes with the job. And the hardest decisions are the "gray areas" - situations where you and your team have worked hard to find an answer, you've done the best analysis you can, and you still don't know what to do. But you have to make a decision. In Managing in the Gray, Joseph Badaracco offers a powerful, practical, and even radical way to resolve these problems.

This brilliant audiobook explains and explores the essential terms and key concepts in the world of business, finance and company management. If you're perplexed by profit margins, confused by cash flow or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many more are answered in this indispensable guide. Get to grips with how companies work from management to research and development, and sales and marketing to production and distribution.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on senseless organizational behavior, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Many organizations employ obstinate people who behave in ways that hinder others from doing their jobs. Sometimes these individuals have legitimate reasons for their actions, but those reasons are little consolation to the coworkers who are affected. If you are interested in finding out why obstinate employees do the things they do, then read this eBook. You will learn about difficult people and the thinking ...

While most of us would like to think we generally behave in a positive way, especially at work, everyone has the potential to slip into negative behaviors that can have a damaging impact on our colleagues, morale, and the organization we are part of. This useful guide by Anna Eliatamby looks at the different types of positive and negative work behaviors people fall into and why. Your own toxic work behaviors will help you recognize and acknowledge your own problematic behaviors in the workplace.

Prepare yourself to join the remote revolution with this comprehensive guide. Thanks to the advantages of technology, and also, unfortunately, the far-reaching effects of a contagion, working remotely has never been more prevalent. But working remotely comes with its own unique set of difficulties. Remote workers struggle with work-life balance, time management, productivity, and loneliness. But it can be sustainable if you know what to expect, prepare yourself to tackle the common challenges, and set your routine to make the transition as smooth as possible.

If you’ve ever hidden your real self to belong, Embrace the Power of You will resonate. Timm’s journey toward self-acceptance provides a wealth of insight into the reasons why people feel alienated and invisible in the workplace. Timm knows firsthand the fear and shame that comes from hiding your identity, and shows how to overcome those feelings one small step at a time. By offering practical tips and strategies based on research and personal experience, Timm proves an expert guide for those who want to bring their authentic selves to work and don’t know where to begin.

In Nature of Work: The New Story of Work for a Living Age, Paul Miller, CEO and founder of Digital Workplace Group (DWG), and Shimrit Janes, DWG's director of knowledge, draw on patterns from forests and the natural world to illustrate a dynamic, vital, and more beautiful world of work that our hearts and minds know is possible.

Modern adult life is complex, especially for those whose working lives dominate their mental and emotional space. Many of us spend more time at work than at any other activity; it’s there we’re often forced to deal with our own and others’ emotional issues. These issues often lead to major problems in organizations, erode individual well-being, create toxic and even dangerous environments—and impact rates of retention and productivity.

If you listen to the news, robots are coming for your job. Full-time employment will soon be a thing of the past as organizations opt more to hire employees on a contract basis. With technological advances across email, video, project management, and instant messaging platforms, being tied to a desk working full time for one company is becoming obsolete. So, where does that leave you? The Human Cloud may be the most important book you hear to prepare for how work is done in the future.

Remote working is on the rise. Whether or not we are remote workers, it is likely we are all part of a global workforce. We need to learn to interact remotely, because we are all remote from someone in some way. Rather than simply simulating the way we'd usually work together via digital means, we have to learn new communication skills and adopt a different mindset in order to work remotely effectively, efficiently, and, most importantly, healthily. We'll start by getting you set up with the right equipment and habits. Then, we'll learn the mindset of treating everyone as remote.

Americans love a hard worker. The employee who toils eighteen-hour days and eats meals on the run between appointments is usually viewed with a combination of respect and awe. But for many, this lifestyle leads to family problems, a decline in work productivity, and, ultimately, physical and mental burnout. Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World provides an inside look at the impact of work stress on those who live and work with workaholics—partners, spouses, children, and colleagues—as well as the appropriate techniques for clinicians who treat them.

The corporate masks we wear hide many a secret. The most potent are not the secret financial numbers or confidential strategy documents hidden away in locked drawers or in safes but the simple ones—good filter coffee generosity and thirty minutes of me-time. This book offers a selection of fascinating and useful secrets that can help you be far more successful at your workplace. As a bonus they can make you happier as well. Harish Bhat wields his pen with his signature insight to delight inspire provoke and change the way you see offices forever.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on stress and change in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This eBook is for people who experience stress at work due to organizational change. It discusses factors that play a role in getting employees to accept change, and it takes a somewhat alternative viewpoint by showing how low-level stress is a beneficial, and sometimes necessary, part of the process. Examples are used in every section for clarification purposes and to show how the analysis is applicable in a ...

Work is an important part of living, whether you wait on customers, build a business or cook for your family. As such, we all have important stories to tell about our work. From this rich treasure chest of experiences, Canfield, Hansen, and company have gathered a special collection of inspiring tales that share the daily courage, compassion, and creativity that take place in workplaces everywhere.

Nach fünf Jahren intensiver Erfahrung mit New Work wissen wir: Die meisten Ansätze, um New Work, "Teal Organisationen" oder Selbstorganisation einzuführen, greifen zu kurz und sind damit zum Scheitern verurteilt. Denn sie konzentrieren sich auf die äußere, sichtbare Dimension des Wandels. Aber jede äußere Veränderung von Strukturen und Prozessen muss notwendigerweise von einer inneren Transformation begleitet werden. Deshalb widmen wir dieses Buch insbesondere der "inneren Innovation" von Teams.

With every tick of the clock, millions of people inch closer to their breaking points - a growing epidemic of apathy and anxiety in the workplace that is affecting life outside of the office. But meaningful work-life integration is possible. Filled with actionable strategies and inspiring true stories, this indispensable guide motivates listeners to seek fulfilling opportunities, reconnect with their passions, and recognize their power to make a difference.

Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z have different mindsets, expectations and communication styles, yet they have one thing in common: they all feel misunderstood. Being aware of each other’s needs, challenges, viewpoints, strengths—even fears, is key to unlocking the power of intergenerational collaboration in the workplace. Unlike most management books, this will use stories to reveal the origins of intergenerational conflicts, provide groundbreaking strategies to address them, and share first account best practices from leading global organizations.

The employee experience has dramatically changed, catalyzed by emerging technology, remote-first and hybrid work structures, and rapidly changing business environments. Well-being at work has become an essential strategic priority, while the pressure and demands on teams to deliver results have never been greater. Leaders crave guidance to ignite more connection, innovation, and belonging at work to attract, develop, and retain top talent and discover deeper purpose at work. Creativity is the essential ingredient in today’s workplace to be more effective, joyful, and authentic.