Out of Office

Author: Charlie Warzel
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0593320107
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
“This book will challenge you to rethink what it takes to make remote work work—not just for companies, but for people.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife The future isn’t about where we will work, but how. For years we have struggled to balance work and life, with most of us feeling overwhelmed and burned out because our relationship to work is broken. This “isn't just a book about remote work. It's a book that helps us imagine a future where our lives—at the office and home—are happier, more productive, and genuinely meaningful” (Charles Duhigg, best-selling author of The Power of Habit). Out of Office is a book for every office worker – from employees to managers – currently facing the decision about whether, and how, to return to the office. The past two years have shown us that there may be a new path forward, one that doesn’t involve hellish daily commutes and the demands of jam-packed work schedules that no longer make sense. But how can we realize that future in a way that benefits workers and companies alike? Based on groundbreaking reporting and interviews with workers and managers around the world, Out of Office illuminates the key values and questions that should be driving this conversation: trust, fairness, flexibility, inclusive workplaces, equity, and work-life balance. Above all, they argue that companies need to listen to their employees – and that this will promote, rather than impede, productivity and profitability. As a society, we have talked for decades about flexible work arrangements; this book makes clear that we are at an inflection point where this is actually possible for many employees and their companies. Out of Office is about so much more than zoom meetings and hybrid schedules: it aims to reshape our entire relationship to the office.

Ask a Manager

Author: Alison Green
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0399181822
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Rachel, Out of Office

Author: Christina Hovland
Publisher: Entangled: Amara
ISBN: 1649371225
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
Single mom Rachel Gibson seriously needs a break. Between an absent ex-husband, rowdy twin boys, and running her own work-from-home business, her candle isn't just burning at both ends, it's a full-blown puddle of wax. She's the go-to girl for other entrepreneurs, handling all the tasks they dread. Social media posts? She's got it. Website updates? She's on it. Light bookkeeping? She loves it. Thank goodness Rachel’s about to get a reprieve, as her former in-laws plan to whisk her boys away for a summer of fun at the family lake house. But when her ex backs out at the last minute, she finds herself in a pickle. Even though she's drowning in to-dos, she's horrible at saying no—especially when it comes to providing some stability for her kids. Once Rachel arrives at the lake house, she struggles to keep up with work and balance the demands of family, all the while fending off pesky new feelings for her ex-brother-in-law. It’s just another messy complication added to the dumpster fire of her life. Then again, anything is possible when she's out of office... Don't miss these other laugh-out-loud rom-coms from Christina Hovland: * There's Something About Molly * April May Fall

Out of Office

Author: Gihan Perera
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456606158
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 155

Book Description
What would your life be like if you didn't have to spend every working day at an office? Perhaps you would have a more enjoyable work environment, be able to spend more quality time with your family, reduce or eliminate the time and expense of a daily commute, reduce interruptions and increase productivity, be more flexible with scheduling personal tasks, and enjoy a more relaxing lifestyle. This is not just a pipe dream. The Internet makes this possible and practical for millions of people, and you could be one of them. This book is for you if you like your job or your business, but you'd like to use the Internet to give you more convenience, comfort and freedom in where and when you work. It will help you move "out of office," part-time or full-time, without being out of sight and out of mind.

Out of Office

Author: Simon Salt
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0789750929
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description
Work where you want, when you want! Want the flexibility to work outside the office? It's not all "peaches and cream"! There are real pitfalls, real tradeoffs, real hassles. But there are also real solutions. Whether you're freelancing, telecommuting, or workshifting, this up-to-the-minute guide will help you anticipate every challenge--and overcome them! Simon Salt shares the experiences of dozens of people who've customized successful out-of-office work arrangements for virtually every imaginable job and industry. Discover what it takes to run a successful meeting from a coffee shop...manage a Skype call from 35,000 feet aloft...juggle your family's demands while you're working at home...set limits, and make technology serve you, instead of enslaving you! Make a clear-eyed decision about whether out-of-office work makes sense Set up a workspace where you can be happy and productive Establish the right boundaries--both personal and physical Maximize your productivity in airports, hotels, airplanes, and trains Keep your work secure and private, wherever you go Stay fully connected and "top of mind" with your colleagues Work with remote teams to build your own personal business Get the job done without working 24x7 (and even take vacations!) www.outofofficesuccess.com

The Out of Office Girl

Author: Nicola Doherty
Publisher: Review
ISBN: 9780755386857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313

Book Description
If you love Sophie Kinsella or Lindsey Kelk, you'll adore this gorgeous, romantic Italian getaway. From London to Italy with love... Alice Roberts is having a rubbish summer. She's terrified of her boss, her career is stalling, and she's just been dumped - by text message. But things are about to change... When her boss Olivia is taken ill, Alice is sent on the work trip of a lifetime: to a villa in Sicily, to edit the autobiography of Hollywood bad boy Luther Carson. But it's not all yachts, nightclubs and Camparis. Luther's arrogant agent Sam wants him to ditch the book. Luther himself is gorgeous, charming and impossible to read. There only seems to be one way to get his attention, and it's not one her boss would approve of. Alice is out of the office, and into deep trouble...

Revenge of the Star Survivors

Author: Michael Merschel
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 082343818X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333

Book Description
Middle school meets the Dark Side in this grimly hilarious survival story of a sci-fi-obsessed eighth grader. Clark Sherman's situation is desperate. He's just crash-landed on an inhospitable planet--also known as Festus Middle School--where the natives don't take kindly to newcomers . . . particularly ones who love sci-fi and memorizing episodes of the hit TV show Star Survivors. Hostile natives include violent bullies, uncaring teachers, and the fiendishly evil Principal Denton, and Clark realizes he'll be lucky enough to survive eighth grade, let alone thrive. But then, three kindred life forms make themselves known . . . and suddenly, Clark finds he not only has the will to survive, but the strength to fight back. Sharp, painfully funny, and deeply moving, Revenge of the Star Survivors is a story for sci-fi fans-- and for anyone who's ever felt alone in this world. Michael Merschel's witty writing, by turns hilarious and heartbreaking, brings Clark's inner strength into the light. Winner of the Texas Institute of Letters Jean Flynn Award for Best Children's Book

Microsoft Office Inside Out (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365)

Author: Joe Habraken
Publisher: Microsoft Press
ISBN: 013756418X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 1513

Book Description
Conquer Microsoft Office—from the inside out! Dive into the Microsoft Office application suite—and really put its productivity tools and services to work for you! This supremely well-organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds—all you need to make the most of Office's most powerful tools for productivity and decision-making. Renowned Office expert Joe Habraken offers a complete tour of Microsoft Office, with cutting-edge techniques and shortcuts for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, the 365 Online apps, and more. Discover how experts tackle today's key tasks—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Create amazing content faster with Office's new features, tools, and shortcuts. Share, collaborate with, and secure Office files in the cloud. Organize, edit, and format complex documents with Microsoft Word. Build tables of contents, captions, indexes, and footnotes that automatically update. Efficiently enter and manage data in Excel workbooks, and format it for easy understanding. Build flexible, reliable Excel workbooks with formulas and functions—including XLOOKUP and other enhancements. Integrate data from external sources, including stock and currency data, and Wolfram curated knowledge. Transform data into insight with Pivot Tables and Excel charts — including new recommended charts and the Quick Analysis gallery. Quickly create presentations with PowerPoint themes, Reuse Slides, and Libraries. Build more impactful slides with advanced formatting, SmartArt, animation, transitions, media, and free stock images. Use PowerPoint tools to present more effectively—in person or online via Microsoft Teams. Systematically improve email productivity and security with Outlook. Manage appointments and tasks and quickly plan meetings.

The Insolence of Office

Author: William Leisner
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416550224
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111

Book Description
A new six-part epic covering the first year of service of the U.S.S. Enterprise-E, leading up to the events of the hit movie Star Trek: First Contact. A major turning point in the lives of two of the Enterprise crew! Newly promoted Admiral Hayes gives La Forge a shocking ultimatum: his VISOR is a security risk, and he must either have it replaced with ocular implants or be transferred to a less-sensitive post. Meanwhile, Troi has some issues of her own. Though she knows that her mother, Lwaxana, recently remarried to the Tavnian named Jeyal, she was unaware of the subsequent pregnancy -- and now Lwaxana's about to give birth. To make matters worse, the Tevnian government has decided that, even though Lwaxana and Jeyal have since divorced, the child still belongs to them.

Sorry! Out of Office on Business

Author: Partho Dhang
Publisher: Invincible Publishers
ISBN: 939054209X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
About The Book Sorry! Out of Office on Business is a kaleidoscope of the author’s experiences during business trips around the world. It is a page-turning account of journeys through places readers might have visited, wish-listed, or never thought existed! The journeys start in Africa and traverse 36 unique locations across six continents, eventually ending in Chile. Each trip is an adventure, with fascinating anecdotes and stimulating reflections, making for lively read. A fine guide and must-read for all travel enthusiasts, both well-travelled, wannabe ones, and especially those who wish to experience the special.… About The Author Author is Philippine based Indian scientist, entrepreneur, author and editor. He is Ph.D. from university of Madras. His interests are diverse and covers environment, climate change, humans, and culture. He is a prolific writer in scientific world and also a regular speaker in international conferences around the world. He has published six books covering science, self-motivation and travel. His last non fiction book Fervor to be Free has been well accepted and has collected excellent reviews from readers across the world.