Productivity & Time Management

An impassioned and data-driven case for a four-day workweek.The five-day workweek is a pillar of modern life, but it isn't backed by science, ancient wisdom, or divine decree. It's simply a relic of the industrial age and it's time for an upgrade. What if we could accomplish more while working fewer days?A shortened workweek once seemed like a radical idea....

The most powerful force in business is not what you think it is and it's right in front of you as a leader, waiting to be unleashed.Think about the last time you said, 'I love that'. Maybe it was about a product that exceeded expectations, a service experience that built instant loyalty, or a moment when your work brought out...

TIME FOR THE DOERS. WILL YOU BE ONE OF THEM? The new breakout book from the Dragons' Den star and creator of THE DIARY OF A CEO Steven Bartlett, creator of The Diary of a CEO, returns with his most unique and uncompromising book yet. How do you do the thing when you don't know how to do the thing?...

Challenge your brain power with these fun crossword puzzles. 100 puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who’d like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues. Appearing Monday to Friday...

A powerful new edition of the Wall Street Journal bestseller that helps leaders build radically more human and capable organisations. Now more than ever, we need organisations that are daring, resilient, and creative. Unfortunately, when confronted by unprecedented challenges, most companies and institutions prove to be timid, plodding, and orthodox. The culprit is bureaucracy. With its top-down power structures and...

Challenge your brain power with these fun crossword puzzles. The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 3 offers 100 quick cryptic puzzles from The Times, adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who’d like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps...

Getting a message across on paper and presenting a proposal in a clear and persuasive form are vital skills for anyone in business. This book provides practical advice on how to impress, convince and persuade. This fully updated 7th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates and top tips that will help you to write succinctly and with...

Successful Time Management is packed with proven tips, tools and techniques to help you review and assess your time management and adopt new work practices to improve it. This book includes great time-saving ideas, practical solutions and checklists, plus advice on: controlling paperwork, organizing your emails, delegating and working with others, prioritizing to focus on key issues, getting and staying...

UberTherapy is the essential guide to the rise of digital therapy for anyone working in, researching, or using mental health services. This timely book explores the emerging uberization of therapy through algorithmic control, datafication of despair, and attrition by design. Analyzing the deployment of e-commerce business models, the book makes a compelling case that the rise of 'therapeutic Tinder' offers...

A bold leadership reset for every level, from first-time manager to seasoned executive You and your team are dispensable, but not with Supercharged Teams, which shatters the outdated myth that leadership is defined by title, tenure, or hierarchy. Managers are culture-shapers, trust-builders, and performance accelerators. Backed by real stories, actionable behavioural psychological insights, and proven frameworks, this book equips managers...

A new approach for organisations to structure and support human flourishing in the workplace In Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing, bestselling author and leader in the corporate wellbeing movement, Jen Fisher, shows how the future of work demands a fundamentally new approach to how we think about, structure, and support human flourishing...

An exciting new discussion of empowerment strategies that work in the real world In Empowerment for All, veteran tech executive and Director of Products for All at Google, Annie Jean-Baptiste, delivers a groundbreaking new approach to innovation and change management for all business professionals, not just executives and human resources practitioners. Jean-Baptiste explains how people of any experience level can...

Key workplace mental health thought leadership, research, and practical strategies aimed at supporting leaders in business—not just their teams. Cornered Office: Why We Need To Talk About Leadership Mental Health is a call to action for leaders, and the World of Work, to recognise and prioritise LEADERSHIP mental health. This critical leadership development book proves the case of why leaders...

The digital era is beset by distraction, and it feels like things are only getting worse. At times like these, the distant past beckons as a golden age of attention. We fantasize about escaping our screens. We dream of recapturing the quiet of a world with less noise. We imagine retreating into solitude and singlemindedness, almost like latter-day monks. But...

A vibrant new translation of Seneca's On the Shortness of Life, a pointed reminder to make the most of our time. Who doesn't worry sometimes that smartphones, the Internet, and TV are robbing us of time and preventing us from having a life? How can we make the most of our time on earth? In the first century AD, the...

Drawing on Marcuse, Adorno, Arendt and a variety of other critical social philosophers, this book introduces us to a familiar character amid the wreckage of the post-pandemic economy: no-dimensional man. A cousin of Marcuse’s one-dimensional man, they are a figure so compressed by the unending present of capitalism that they have ceased to be genuinely present in any ethical or...

With workplace stress and burnout at record levels, everyone needs to understand the mental health challenges we face at work. But these challenges can be hard to anticipate and manage, whether we're tackling our own sense of overwhelm or trying to help a colleague. That matters, not just for individuals, but for organisational wellbeing too. Poor mental health is miserable...

Backed by billions in venture capital dollars and led by Travis Kalanick, a brash and ambitious founder, Uber promised to revolutionise the way we move people and goods through the world. But in June 2017, Uber's hard-charging CEO was ousted in a boardroom coup that capped a brutal year for the transportation giant. What followed would become a corporate cautionary...

Engage your employees and transform your organisation. If you read nothing else on employee engagement, read this book. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you make your employees feel valued, motivated, and ready to do great things. This book will inspire you to: Invest in a culture of cohesive...

Stop your top talent from walking out the door. Employees have a sea of options when it comes to where and how they work, and if they're not getting what they want, they'll move on. If the threat of having your top performers working for the competition isn't bad enough, high turnover can inflict serious financial and emotional costs on...

Productivity starts with you. Every day begins with the same challenge: too many tasks on your to-do list and not enough time to accomplish them. Perhaps you tell yourself to just buckle down and get it all done—skip lunch, work a longer day. Maybe you throw your hands up, recognise you can't do it all, and just begin fighting the...

Feel Good in 15: Recipes, workouts and life hacks to change your life in just 15 minutes Joe Wicks, the nation’s favourite Body Coach, teaches you how best to harness your day with life hacks, tips and tricks to help you feel your best. We all live busy lives, so let me show you how just 15 minutes a day...

Capitalism's crisis is planetary. It is a system upending nature and society, causing many to live and work in despair. So far, the left has been incapable of inspiring an effective challenge to it. In Worker Cooperatives and Deep Democracy, Vishwas Satgar and Michelle Williams map a new transformative politics arising from inspiring worker cooperative systems that advance planetary care...

A proven five-step framework to overcome the most pressing challenges in the modern workplace At a time when American workplaces are in crisis, Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work delivers a five-step framework to address the growing challenges they face, including the complexities of hybrid/remote work, rising mental health concerns, and a pervasive sense of disconnection and disengagement....

How to unleash "human magic" and achieve improbable results. Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy and orchestrator of the retailer's spectacular turnaround, unveils his personal playbook for achieving extraordinary outcomes by putting people and purpose at the heart of business. Back in 2012, "Everyone thought we were going to die," says Joly. Eight years later, Best Buy was transformed...

Do your most important work when you are your most resourceful. Are you drowning in email? Overloaded with calendar invitations? Frustrated by wasteful meetings and an ever-growing workload? Then you know that being busy does not mean being productive. Most workers are being asked to take on more responsibilities with less support, advised to simply ‘be innovative.’ But you only...

GAIN MORE TIME FOR WHAT YOU LOVE Are you constantly juggling multiple tasks and operating at 100 per cent or more? Do you feel you are permanently on the treadmill and can’t get off? If you needed extra capacity for something urgent, could you find it? In The 1-Day Refund, best-selling author and time management expert Donna McGeorge shows you...

Kind, realistic and genuinely helpful - Observer Bravo on the publication of this witty, wise guide to solo working - Alice Lascelles Filled to the brim with advice . . . Such a brilliant book - Emma Gannon Whether by choice or circumstance, as a freelancer or a company employee working from home, more of us are becoming solo workers...

Learn how your team can communicate, congregate, and collaborate more effectively than ever. Smart Teams will help your team go beyond personal productivity to build a culture where productivity thrives. This book shows you how to turn around the unproductive team behaviours that create friction. You'll learn the 'superproductive' behaviours that promote flow and the most impactful productivity principles for...

Tanya Dalton, the world's leading expert on maximizing productivity, has created a DayReader with 60 eye-opening entries to help you assess and live a life free from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). There's no doubt that social media has intensified the feelings of FOMO. The fear of missing out makes people feel envious, jealous, sad, and disappointed. According to a...

Unlock the power of mentorship in your journey to success in this practical and inspiring guide What is a mentor? Why is having a mentor crucial to success? How do you make sure that you're a good mentor? In Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success, veteran entrepreneur and innovator Janice Omadeke delivers an insightful...

Employees are searching for answers on how to operate in the post-COVID working world in a way that feels right for them. They don't need more information; they need practical direction on how to apply their knowledge and skills that are relevant. They need it shared in a way that doesn't feel as if their mum is telling them what...

You don't have to be ruthless to get ahead—kindness will get you there faster. From the CEO of the Pavilion community, Sam Jacobs, Kind Folks Finish First weaves practical business lessons with fresh perspectives on how you can achieve success. The ideas in this book are backed by the author's personal experience building a nearly $200-million business rooted in kindness,...

If you’re finding yourself tied down by piles of paperwork, endless unanswered emails, and thousands of to-do lists, then this is the book for you! Become a more efficient, effective, and productive you with Time Management For Dummies – your one-stop guide to taking control of your life. Packed with hundreds of time-saving ideas, techniques, and strategies, you’ll be able...

Burnout is rampant. Recognise the signs and make the right changes. The always-on workplace and increasing pressures are leading to a high rate of burnout. Unmanaged, chronic work stress doesn't just lead to lower productivity and negative emotions—it can have dire personal and professional consequences. Are you and your team at risk? The HBR Guide to Beating Burnout provides practical...

Incorporate effective time management and transform your life If you always feel like there's not enough time in the day to get everything accomplished, Successful Time Management For Dummies is the resource that can help change your workday and your life. Filled with insights into how the most successful people manage distractions, fight procrastination, and optimise their workspace, this guide...

Abolish stress. Rediscover joy. Replenish your energy. In Crazy Busy, acclaimed psychologist Thijs Launspach examines why we often work ourselves to the bone and what we can do to prevent this. He explains how to cope with stress and create more peace and calm in your life. He draws on the latest scientific knowledge, the methods used by experts, and...

Take your productivity to the next level and make the most of your time! Do you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? Don't we all! Productivity For Dummies shows you how to overcome this common problem by tackling key issues that are preventing you from remaining focused and making the most of your time....

The definitive and accessible guide to building and leading high-performance teams In Leading High-Performance Teams For Dummies, talent and leadership expert Dr. Shirley Davis demonstrates how to unlock your team's full potential at work. The book offers a science-based deep dive into high-performing teams, covering everything from becoming a purpose-driven leader to creating a work culture in which you and...

Get ahead in the workplace by influencing others Influence is a timeless topic for business leaders and others in positions of power, but the world has evolved to the point where everyone needs these skills. No matter your job, role, rank, or function, if you want to get things done you need to know how to influence up, down, across,...

Why blend in when you were born to stand out? Who Says? Question Everything and Discover the Genius of Thinking Differently is a manifesto for those who refuse to live life on autopilot. This book dares you to ask the questions no one else is asking, to defy the gravitational and seductive pull of the status quo, and to embrace...

Recruit, create, and retain the best teams In Who Is the New How: Strategies to Find, Recruit, and Create the Best Teams, a team of accomplished talent experts delivers a hands-on roadmap to filling your most mission-critical roles with the best people. In the book, you’ll explore strategies that guide the world’s most innovative companies and high-performing organisations as they...

Discover the realities for transgender people in the workplace and beyond as they move through any of the three recognised kinds of transition—and how to be an ally. In Transgender Inclusion: All The Things You Want To Ask Your Transgender Coworker But Shouldn’t, clinical psychologist and trans inclusion specialist Dr A.C. Fowlkes delivers an essential and remarkably honest discussion of...

Wall Street Journal bestselling authors deliver a powerful and actionable story to build high-performing teams with concepts rooted in nature. In The Stargazer: Unleashing the Brilliance of Building Brighter Teams, human capital experts and Wall Street Journal bestselling authors Drs. Katie P. Desiderio and Michael G. Frino deliver a thought-provoking leadership fable. The story explores the importance of growth partnership...

Porchlight Business Book Award nominee, Leadership & Strategy A captivating tale about what it takes as a small business owner to build a meaningful company from the ground up, falling in love with your work along the way In The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and culinary innovator Erin...

How the groundbreaking science of body clocks can help you sleep better, feel happier and improve your overall health The Inner Clock explores the strange new science of why your circadian rhythms fall out of sync – and how to get them back on track to live a happier, healthier life. JAMES NESTOR, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BREATH ‘Secrets to better...

"Netta's practical blueprint for how to implement DEI into an organisation will be transformational to leaders and employees alike."—Marc Lore, Former CEO of Walmart; NBA Owner, Minnesota Timberwolves; Founder of Telosa A practical hands-on and revolutionary DEI formula for real and lasting change. DEI is an 8-billion-dollar industry that is not yet accessing its full potential through real solutions and...

Discover and embrace the untapped power of your sense of humour In The Humor Habit: Rewire Your Brain to Stress Less, Laugh More, and Achieve More, veteran speaker, corporate trainer, and comedian Paul Osincup delivers a hilarious and effective new take on how to make yourself and your team more productive and resilient by focusing on the funny side of...

Two pioneering researchers identify key causes of workplace burnout and reveal what managers can do to promote increased productivity and health. Burnout is among the most significant on-the-job hazards facing workers today. It is also among the most misunderstood. In particular, we tend to characterise burnout as a personal issue—a problem employees should fix themselves by getting therapy, practising relaxation...

Tackle systemic racism in the workplace with practical strategies In The Anti-Racist Organization: Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace, HR strategist Shereen Daniels delivers an incisive and honest discussion of how business leaders can change workplace practices to create a more anti-racist and equitable environment. The author draws on her personal and client-facing experience, historical fact, legal proceedings, HR insights,...

Backed by billions in venture capital dollars and led by Travis Kalanick, a brash and ambitious founder, Uber promised to revolutionise the way we move people and goods through the world. But in June 2017, Uber's hard-charging CEO was ousted in a boardroom coup that capped a brutal year for the transportation giant. What followed would become a corporate cautionary...

Shapers is the definitive guide to elevate the way you work and live. Praise for Shapers: "Do you wish you could throw yourself into your work, become energised and enriched by it, and leave the world a better place? Then Shapers is for you. Altman shows that your idiosyncrasies and unique skills are not the obstacles to achievement and purpose....

The Wall Street Journal bestseller! Learn to unlock the potential of your employees and colleagues with this definitive resource for people management. People Strategy: How to Invest in People and Make Culture Your Competitive Advantage provides readers with a powerful framework to develop high-performing teams, increase employee motivation, and use data to build an inviting and effective company culture. Author...

Groundbreaking, people-first strategies for organisational growth, profit, and longevity Chock-full of real-world examples of mistakes, heartbreak, and redemption that makes it read more like a juicy exposé than a business book, Love as a Business Strategy offers a new, people-first framework for achieving any business outcome. Written by authors who aren't fans of run-of-the-mill, nap-inducing business or leadership books, this...

Exclusive research-backed insights into the secrets to employee wellness and performance in today's world of work Through a straightforward, science-based approach, Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives explains the steps to become a Generator—the type of leader who people want to work for and organisations want to hire—by leading in a way that fosters...

This one-stop board leadership resource, written by one of the world's leading governance consultants and author of the bestselling Boards That Make a Difference, offers you a broad range of material including the best articles from the Board Leadership newsletter, articles from various publications, and previously unpublished short works. Each chapter has been carefully selected and arranged to provide you...

Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills for Triple Bottom Line Impact is THE playbook for modern leaders. Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills for Triple Bottom Line Impact explores how the transition from shareholder capitalism to stakeholder capitalism has created an urgent need for a new model of leadership. This model enables leaders to navigate competing demands from...

Proven strategies for a more intentional and thoughtful approach to your ideal career In Intentional Ambition: Redefining Your Work for Greater Joy, Freedom and Fulfillment, soul coach and visionary career consultant Rha Goddess reveals a proven blueprint, already used by hundreds of breakthrough changemakers, cultural visionaries, and social entrepreneurs, to radically and thrillingly reset your life by renegotiating your relationship...

The ultimate study aid for the PHR, PHRi, SPHR, and SPHRi Exams and SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Exams! Join the estimated 500,000 HR professionals in over 100 countries who have earned HR certifications from HRCI and SHRM, the certifying bodies that administer the exams. Further your career in one of the world’s fastest-growing economic sectors by taking a Professional in Human...

The definitive playbook for empowering intergenerational collaboration, innovation and productivity at work. Five Generations at Work: How we win together, for good explores how to maximise the dynamics of our generational diversity to create more collaborative and competitive organisations. An energising and pragmatic read, this book unpacks six years of research and work with organisations and individuals who are taking...

A consumer credit industry insider-turned-outsider explains how banks lure Americans deep into debt, and how to break the cycle. Delinquent takes readers on a journey from Capital One’s headquarters to street corners in Detroit, kitchen tables in Sacramento, and other places where debt affects people's everyday lives. Uncovering the true costs of consumer credit to American families in addition to...

Improve talent retention and employee productivity by encouraging connectedness in your firm In Connectedness, British business journalist and management theorist Des Dearlove delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how firms can build meaningful and authentic connections with their employees, encouraging productivity, improving talent retention, and creating an enduring competitive advantage. You’ll find out why the latest peer-reviewed research lends...

A practical blueprint for women to advance their careers, conquer barriers, and thrive in leadership roles with confidence in tech and beyond. Chief in Tech is an inspiring and comprehensive guide for women navigating career growth, packed with proven strategies, real-life success stories, and actionable advice for both personal advancement and leadership development. This book equips readers to thrive, navigate...

How the murder of George Floyd transformed the attitude towards and implementation of DEI across the world Boom to Backlash: George Floyd's Legacy on DEI as a Business Imperative examines the seismic shift in DEI initiatives following George Floyd's completely preventable death. It explores the initial surge of corporate commitments to DEI, the tangible progress and advancements made, and the...

Could millions of jobs soon be eliminated by artificial intelligence and robots? From driverless cars to digital assistants, it seems the world of work is on the cusp of a technological revolution that is generating hopes and fears alike. But are the robots really knocking at the door? And what does all this mean for New Zealanders? In this far-sighted...

A page-turning story that helps readers to rethink work, life, and leadership from a relational rather than individualistic perspective, and shows how to open up never-before-seen opportunities in our companies and communities to heal the rifts threatening societies around the world. True leadership is rooted in the ability to deeply connect with others. Understanding the dynamics of human relationships is...

Achieving high performance through people is one of the most challenging aspects of leadership. Balancing good culture and high performance is never easy in any organisation. You want your people to be happy and enjoy coming to work, but you also need them to be productive and produce results. Many leaders believe the two just can’t coexist and that it’s...

'I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.' So said author Douglas Adams - but what if there was a way of making deadlines work for you and using them to ensure others provide you with what you want when you want it? In Christopher Cox's brilliant new book, The Deadline Effect, he looks...

Grow your business into a self-sustaining, thriving company with Howard Partridge in How to Build a Phenomenal Dream Team, where the dream of an autonomous, high-performing team becomes a tangible reality. Drawing from his remarkable success in transforming a modest service company into a turnkey powerhouse, Partridge offers you the keys to unlocking the full potential of your team. This...

Many people struggle to make time for God in their busy schedules or just aren't morning people—this book addresses those issues by helping Christians establish (and stick with) a spiritual morning routine. The practice of waking early to seek God's presence is woven into the fabric of God's word. From the Gospels to the Psalms, from the wisdom literature to...

Will AI replace us? Is my toxic boss an actual narcissist? Are full stops in emails a sign of hostility? How do I manage intergenerational tension and not get cancelled? ‘Motivational and inspiring… the one book you need to plan your next move’ – Viv Groskop The way we’re working in a post-pandemic world is forever changed. This is a...

A roadmap for hiring, coaching and motivating top performers In business, your people are your most important asset. But finding, training and motivating the right people can be daunting and costly. If you want to keep your best employees—and grow your business with their support—then Getting Your People to Step Up is the book for you! Business coach Shivani Gupta...

Must read exposé of the 13 types of bad bosses to help you become a better leader In The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses, Mita Mallick shares how bad bosses aren't born but made. They are a product of their circumstances. Mallick shares hilarious and heartbreaking stories of the 13 bad bosses she...

How can diversity be practiced without reinforcing the very inequalities it aims to dismantle? In On Practicing Diversity, Maddy Janssens and Chris Steyaert address this pressing question by critically examining the assumptions behind current diversity initiatives and turning to critical practice theory and queer theory for novel insights. Through imaginative concepts, inspiring illustrations, and an integrative case study within the...

Productivity, efficiency and effectiveness are all under your control. But in today's fast-paced, high-demand workplace, it can be overwhelming as you try to juggle a growing list of responsibilities, maintain your personal wellbeing, and plan for long-term career success. Make Your Brain Work is a practical, science-backed guide to help you sharpen your focus and perform at a higher level....

A Bold, Human-Centered Guide to Leading Change That Actually Works What if your biggest barrier to change isn’t strategy, but humanity? In Love as a Change Strategy, the team behind the Wall Street Journal bestseller Love as a Business Strategy is back with an urgent, deeply human follow-up. This isn’t another dry playbook on change management. It’s a wake-up call...

Perfect for fans of Brené Brown and Cal Newport, Today Was Fun challenges the notion that professionalism means being buttoned up and overworked and provides seven key rules for better days at work and in life. Bree Groff weaves together personal anecdotes, research, humor, and practical wisdom, outlining a compelling vision of modern workplaces that make people feel human and...

From a pioneer of 'team emotional intelligence' comes a practical guide for building high-performing teams. In this book, social and organisational psychologist and professor Vanessa Urch Druskat combines thirty years of research and team development to present a model for building and leading emotionally intelligent teams. She offers practical advice on how to build a team where members: While much...

Jack Canfield reveals the simple set of rules for success that led him to become the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and shows how anyone can follow these principles to achieve their own dreams. Greater levels of performance and achievement are attainable by anyone. This book offers the proven self-empowerment tools and time-tested...