Series: Business Essentials

Everything a first-time manager needs to know about leading and managing other people. It's great to find yourself with a new promotion and to suddenly have fresh challenges at work. But managing other people can be a daunting responsibility when it's your first time—particularly if you find yourself as the boss of former colleagues or friends. Packed with practical advice,...

The essential guide to making your voice heard and having your efforts recognised. Do you find it hard to say 'no'? Are you tongue-tied in important meetings? Bored of 'mansplaining' when you know that you're the best qualified person on a particular topic? Understanding the difference between being assertive and being aggressive can be a crucial lesson on your career...

Essential reading for anyone who has been asked to make a presentation, including advice on speech, using visuals, audience engagement, and how to deal with presenting online. Speaking in front of other people can be daunting if you've never had a lot of practice. Even if you know your stuff, it can be hard to get everything together in time,...

Everything you need to know about writing for business - from working out the message you want to send, to understanding your audience. As everyone adjusts to hybrid and remote ways of working with others around the world, and we develop more ways of communicating, how you can use words to engage, inform, persuade, or sell to others is increasingly...

For those hoping to improve their work/life balance, this book offers the perfect mix of clear advice and practical suggestions to help you work out your priorities, reduce your stress levels, and identify the positive steps that can make your life easier. If you feel overwhelmed by the constant juggling of different areas of your life, this book can help....

Filled with help on making working from home work for you, including setting up your workspace, working as part of a virtual team, managing professional relationships, and dealing with feelings of isolation. The pandemic and the resulting lockdowns have reshaped the way that many people work. From commuting to an office on a daily basis, many companies are now adopting...

This handy guide offers practical solutions and step-by-step advice on combating and managing stress so that you can achieve the best work-life balance. While it's sometimes said that a little stress is good for you, too much can damage your health, jeopardise your performance at work, and affect your relationships. With the rise of remote and hybrid working, such issues...