A lively examination of multiple studies done around the world on office life.
"Happiness at the work place" has never been a hotter topic than today. Some business CEO's call it a strategic objective. I have been following the latest research in psychology, sociology and neuroscience all over the world. Study results from laboratories in Washington, Boston, Beijing, Singapore, Paris and Toulouse, among others, are often unknown to the general public. Through their analysis, I have discovered numerous, surprising and edifying paradoxes in work world.
The most pertinent and recent findings assembled in this book will cover, among others: How to diagnose one's boss.Realize that having spouse and children is a plus for your career.How to get the best out of technology and resist the worst.Learn to know one's faults and how to profit from them.We also learn that: Working to all hours is counter-productive, according to Silivia Bellezza of Columbia Business School;Devoted fathers improve the global productivity of a company.To name only a few...
Annie Kahn is a journalist with Le Monde since 1987 and is in charge of editorial development. She is also an engineer and business administrator and therefore has extensive inside knowledge of the workings of a company.
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