Working patterns and practices

A New York Times reporter reveals what business leaders around the country are already discovering: Meditation may be the key to fostering a happier, more productive workplace.

Choose your hours, choose your work, be your own boss, control your own income.

Silicon Valley technology is transforming the way we work, and Uber is leading the charge.

Sewing Hope offers the first account of a bold challenge to apparel-industry sweatshops.

This book takes stock and assesses the prospects of transnational law, in tribute to Professor Detlev Vagts of the Harvard Law School.

Choose your hours, choose your work, be your own boss, control your own income.

An authoritative account of how the workplace has changed, and why it has changed, for both workers and employers.

An overview of how advances in information technology can be used to enhance the resolution of legal disputes.

An authoritative account of how the workplace has changed, and why it has changed, for both workers and employers.

This Commentary gives a detailed description of the meaning and application of the ICSID Convention.

The text, follows very closely the doctrinal development in the American jurisprudence of international commercial arbitration.

The book compares the different perceptions of legal disputes during litigation and mediation processes.

This volume contributes to a growing consensus about effective workplace practices.

This book examines how existing arbitration procedures can be adapted to cope with disputes stemming from internet transactions.

This volume examines how states respond to public and private actions that cause harms across international borders.

In today s complex organizations it is not uncommon to have as many as 50 percent of employees working on virtual teams.

In today s complex organizations it is not uncommon to have as many as 50 percent of employees working on virtual teams.

Psychological Management of Individual Performance is a unique combination of contributions from an academic and a practitioner for each topic.

Outsourcing is now a strategic choice for many companies and a continuing issue for managers and consultants.

Want to make your workplace more sustainable, get ahead in your career and improve your reputation?

Want to make your workplace more sustainable, get ahead in your career and improve your reputation?

The definitive guide for using social media to build more effective organizations Today's networking technologies-wikis, blogs, and social networking sites-are changing how we build professional relationships and work collaboratively.

The definitive guide for using social media to build more effective organizations Today's networking technologies-wikis, blogs, and social networking sites-are changing how we build professional relationships and work collaboratively.

This book addresses the topic of judicial review in international administrative law, focusing in particular on the case law of the most established international administrative tribunals (e.

'An inspiring guide to developing your personal brand, achieving your career goals and shaping the future of work' Red'Everything every career woman needs to know and yet is rarely shared so honestly' Anya Hindmarch'Refreshingly relevant and practical' Roksanda IlincicWomen have made great advances in the workplace, but despite that - and the overwhelming amount of career advice out there - the same issues continue to arise: how to succeed in a man's world, how to combine a career with a family, how to be authentic and fit in, and whether it is even possible to achieve a work-life balance while chasing career goals.

We work feverishly to make ourselves happy.

'A powerful argument, and practical advice, on the importance of reclaiming your leisure time to live a happier and more fulfilling life' - Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of Better Than Before and The Happiness ProjectEncroaching work demands - coupled with domestic chores, overbooked schedules, and the incessant pinging of our devices - have taken a toll on what used to be our free time: the weekend.

From corner office to 24/7, the world of work has permeated every facet of our culture.

This is the first book to explore this emergent role of the nursing profession.

Flextime, telecommuting, compressed work week, job sharing, downshifting, and hot desking-these terms are infiltrating our vocabulary at an increasing rate, keeping pace with change in the workplace.

Tools and strategies for hiring, training, supporting, and motivating the fast-growing modern mobile workforce, which in 2011 will surpass 1 billion worldwide Clemons, a leading training solutions innovator, outlines the eight essentials for creating and sustaining a passionate and productive mobile work forceIncludes sections on choosing the right technologies to enable and empower mobile workers

If you read nothing else on managing yourself and your career, read these definitive articles from Harvard Business Review.

Revitalize your company and roar out of the recession.

Named one of 22 new booksthat you should consider reading before the year is out by FortuneThis practical and empathetic guide to taking the high road is worth a look for workers lost in conflict.

How do the most resilient companies survive—and even thrive—during a slowdown?

A Wall Street Journal BestsellerNamed a Financial Times top titleHow to unleash "e;human magic"e; and achieve improbable results.

Ignite the creative spark within your team.

Are analytics and technology a strategic part of your business?

Managing employees in today's rapidly evolving workplace can sometimes feel like negotiating a minefield.

Managing and Motivating Contact Center Employees reveals how to boost morale, streamline business processes, and inspire outstanding performance from frontline sales and service staff.

LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEARI often talk about the importance of trust when it comes to work: the trust of your employees and building trust with your customers.

A leading workplace expert provides an inspirational, practical, and forward-looking career playbook for recent grads, career changers, and transitioning professionals looking to thrive in todays rapidly evolving workplace.

A manifesto for the workplace feminist that moved Oscar winner Jane Fonda to exclaim "e;Please, please, please.

Some people seek purpose in work.

The second edition of the essential guide, updated with new research and observations to help twenty-first century organizations create models for effective collaboration.

A Wall Street Journal and Financial Times book of the monthMillennials have become the largest generation in the U.

The Yearbook of International Sports Arbitration is the first academic publication aiming to offer comprehensive coverage, on a yearly basis, of the most recent and salient developments regarding international sports arbitration, through a combination of general articles and case notes.

Three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and founder of Perfect Fitness reveals how to put together Unstoppable Teams that can accomplish any objective.

Economist and award-winning author Sylvia Ann Hewlett blends vivid stories with powerful new data in assessing the impact of the #MeToo movement in corporate America and provides concrete action to help executives and companies create more inclusive and safe work environments for women, people of color, and LGBTQ employees.