{"title":"Tom Schuller","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of Tom Schuller, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful contributions to Education \u0026amp; Reference literature. Schuller's writings delve into critical societal themes, focusing particularly on educational inequalities and workplace dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his noteworthy book, \u003cem\u003eThe Paula Principle: how and why women work below their level of competence\u003c\/em\u003e, Schuller explores the persistent challenges faced by women in professional settings. This thought-provoking work combines rigorous research with real-world case studies, offering a compelling examination of gender disparities in career advancement. Schuller’s insights encourage readers to consider systemic changes in education and employment practices to foster more equitable environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTom Schuller’s works are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding and addressing the complexities of educational and professional landscapes. His books provide a blend of scholarly analysis and practical recommendations, making them accessible to both academics and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-paula-principle-how-and-why-women-work-below-their-level-of-competence-by-tom-schuller-9781925321982","title":"The Paula Principle: how and why women work below their level of competence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Paula Principle\u003c\/em\u003e, Tom Schuller argues that many highly capable women find their skills are under-utilised at work, and that this waste of resources harms businesses and individuals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhereas \u003cem\u003eThe Peter Principle\u003c\/em\u003e, a 4 million-copy US bestseller from the 60s, argued that most (male) workers will inevitably be promoted to one level beyond their competence, Schuller shows how women today face the opposite scenario – that in the workplace they are often functioning below their true potential. This trend is becoming more pronounced as women attain higher and higher levels of education without achieving a commensurate rise in their professional status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo make his case, Schuller blends interviews and case studies with statistics and examples drawn from literature. He reflects on how attitudes to education have changed, from the advent of higher education for women in the 19th century to their dominance at all academic stages today. He also looks at how this meteoric trajectory has translated – or failed to translate – into the lived experiences of women as employees, whether they are nursery workers, council employees, journalists or oil company executives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReadable and full of everyday insights into how gender impacts working life, \u003cem\u003eThe Paula Principle\u003c\/em\u003e is a well-reasoned analysis of the obstacles that many women face, and a guide to how we can challenge them on a personal, organisational and societal level. Tom Schuller's thoughtful commentary is required reading for anyone who would like to see the world of work become fairer and more productive, whatever their gender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssential reading for anyone who thinks about the future of work; compelling evidence showing how unions help women and men build alternative working lives; and a powerful argument for radical changes to achieve genuine equality.\u003c\/em\u003e - Frances O'Grady, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355192185068,"sku":"9781925321982","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13545153482873.jpg?v=1744300817"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-schuller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}