Business in Action, 8th Ed.
Chapter 12: Labor Relations
"Artist Kate Hartman uses wearable electronics to explore how we communicate, with ourselves and with the world.
"Over the years, I’ve identified a set of common emotional drivers that suck the power out of communication.
"Being the new person is never easy.
"If you’ve got a presentation to give at work or school — or are perhaps getting ready to speak at a TEDx event?
"From the "I have a dream" speech to Steve Jobs' iPhone launch, many great talks have a common structure that helps their message resonate with listeners.
"Talks on the importance of listening, and how to do it much better.
"These talks reveal that some things are more within your grasp than you may think, especially if you ask.
"TED Talks for when you want to get up and act -- now.
"Career analyst Dan Pink [photo, left] examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think.
"Workers who "telecommute" appear to have a lot more job satisfaction than folks who report to an office every day.
"It goes without saying that my new book, Reply All…And Other Ways to Tank Your Career was inspired by email faux pas.
"If other workers are able to have a flexible schedule or work from home, maybe you can do! Whether your company offers the option to work from home or not, it never hurts to ask your boss for a more flexible schedule.
Mignon Fogarty (photo, left) explains.
"Wharton's Peter Cappelli discusses IBM's decision to rethink its remote work policy for some employees.
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"It sounds simple, but making sure your company has more money coming in than going out is one of the most important tasks of running and growing a business.
"Each year, one in seven large corporations commits fraud.
"Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path?
"Americans are notorious for using filler words.
Vanessa Van Edwards (photo, left) presents her tips in a video and article.
"Jeff Reynar is a director of engineering and New York site lead at Facebook.
"If you're in any leadership capacity, take note: These four uncommon behaviors are known to command great respect and unprecedented employee loyalty, and lead to clear, competitive advantage.
Richard Felloni presents the winner of the 2017 Toastmaster's World Champion of Public Speaking.
"Department stores have you all figured out, here are some of the tactics they use to get you to part with more cash.