Virtual Workplace

Five years ago, a one night stand with a hot alpha doctor ruined s*x with anyone else for me. I’ll never forget the way Brookes’ eyes devoured me. How his lips felt on mine while his hands explored every inch of my body. “You look beautiful tonight, by the way.” As soon as the door closed, he was all over me. And I was on the edge of falling apart. But our one night of fun ended with heartache when the jerk pulled a Houdini. Now half a decade later, I’m chasing my dream of working in an ER. And the first step is nailing this medical fellowship. Except my success hinges on my ...

You’ve put off reading this long enough. But that’s okay—because I’ll Do It Later: The Ultimate Procrastinator’s Survival Guide isn’t here to shame you. It’s here to set you free. Forget what productivity gurus and morning-routine influencers tell you. Procrastination isn’t a curse—it’s a secret weapon, and this book will show you how to use it. Inside, you’ll discover the thrilling rush of last-minute brilliance, the power of looking busy while doing absolutely nothing, and why confidence always beats competence. You’ll learn how to master the illusion of ...

In a tailspin and out of control… Hunter 'Alpo' Petersen couldn’t believe his world was turning upside down before his very eyes! He should be out with all the pretty women, the bar bunnies, and models—not grounded with a tomboy in coveralls hefting a torque wrench. Barely surviving brutal landing, he’s stranded with the most bewildering female who won’t quit talking–Glory. She grates on his last nerve, has to be right about everything, and just when he can’t take anymore… she refuses to kiss him! A chance she never dreamed of… Glory Madison had the biggest, stupidest ...

Verbal Aggressiveness in Organizations This eBook focuses on workplace verbal aggression. It contains four basic sections including: • Reasons for verbal aggressiveness • Boundaries that encompass verbal aggressiveness • Negative effects of verbal aggressiveness • Exceptions to negative effects of verbal aggressiveness The text is written so that it is easily understood by all readers, and examples are used throughout for illustration and clarification purposes. Workplace Violence This eBook focuses on many aspects of workplace violence using organizational examples for better ...

ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on workplace deviance or psychopathic employees, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Workplace Deviance This book focuses on workplace deviance. Specifically, it examines: • The types of workplace deviance and the effects they have on people and organizations • The root causes of workplace deviance • The methods available for preventing workplace deviance If you are interested in learning about workplace deviance through simple explanation and related organizational ...

What if Edgar Allan Poe's masterpieces happened in our world? Step into five chilling retellings that transport Poe's most terrifying tales into the 21st century, where ancient horrors take on frightening new forms. From sterile hospital corridors to corporate boardrooms, from contaminated mansions to digital graveyards, these stories prove that the human capacity for guilt, obsession, and revenge transcends any era. "The Monitor" - A night-shift nurse's paranoia spirals into murder, where the tell-tale heart becomes the relentless beeping of medical equipment, and guilt echoes through ...

This was supposed to be my dream job. But my new boss seems determined to make it a nightmare. Landing the top job at Maddox Real Estate is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to my career. I know I’ve earned it, so nothing is going to stop me from making it a success. Not even Victor Maddox himself. He can clear everyone from his path with that grumpy scowl. Everyone, that is, except the single most important person in Victor’s life—his daughter. But I don’t give up so easily. I know that I can make him appreciate my assets for the job. And speaking of appreciating...

For years, Carter and Maya exchanged letters. With each one, their feelings grew. But there was a secret that could tear them apart. Maya was really a boy named Max. It was just an innocent prank. Carter wasn't supposed to fall in love. Once Max realized things had gone too far, he cut off all contact. But it was too late. Both boys had developed feelings they never expected. Ten years later, Max opens his mailbox to find an unexpected letter. Without even looking at the return address, he knows who sent it. His heart races, and his hands tremble. Every feeling that he thought was dead and ...

Did you know that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a better predictor of success than IQ? You can have all the skills and smarts, but if you aren’t great with people, your personal and professional life will always fall short of your expectations. In every sector, from teaching to manufacturing to law enforcement, brains and brawn no longer cut it. The ability to interact well with others—peers, subordinates, and clients—is what makes candidates highly desirable in today’s competitive market. Improving your EI is not about sitting in a circle and singing kumbaya. It’s about becoming...

Unlock a Safe and Productive Workplace Environment, even if You’ve Struggled for Years with Resistance and Communication Barriers! You may be asking yourself how to communicate safety practices to multicultural teams and motivate your workforce to value safety more without sacrificing efficiency. These challenges are common, but they need not define your organizational journey. “Workplace Safety Culture Success” unveils empowering strategies to ensure your workplace embraces safety without sacrificing productivity. Here’s just a peek at what you’ll discover: A comprehensive guide ...

The Aliens are Here! Damian is kind of a slacker. He's employed, but his boss is a jerk and his co-worker, Taylor is a raging...well, you know! Unbeknownst to him, the alien spaceship that has been orbiting the Earth has selected him for their breeding program! The world doesn't know what they're here for, but they soon will. Every woman on the planet has been infected with a virus, making them HOT, willing, and EAGER to please the lucky few men who hold a specific genetic marker! Damian will soon find out that he's in over his head, as each of these demanding hotties want more than just ...

Charlotte Goodtree is all that stands between her family's plantation and destruction. The only problem? She's black. Her family's white, and the handsome contractor responsible for all the damage has no idea how much it's going to cost them both... Gabrielle Harris is embarking on her first big tour as the opener for a Grammy winning rapper. She thinks he's sexist thug, and he's given up on love after facing terrible obstacles on the stage of life and home...So why can't they stop thinking about each other? Lisa Tyrell has climbed the corporate ladder out of poverty and pain and into the ...

Eyes on the prize! Gage ‘Houdini’ Walters had a terrible secret he was hiding. One mistake had his world crashing down around him, his team rejecting him, and with no way to redeem himself in their eyes. Then she had the nerve to ask him out? There was no way he was even going to entertain dating the person who'd ruined his life - Abby. Apply the airbrakes and come around, Flyboy! Abby York was surprised at the devastation and bitterness in the man’s eyes during their discussion. The news wasn’t easy, but it could be corrected - so why did he look like she’d just broken his heart?...

Thrive in a world with unwritten rules… before now. The Corporate Life Survival Guide is a detailed how-to book on mastering office politics. With chapters on workplace life, situations to avoid, and achieving a work/life balance, it draws on the author’s quarter century of experience as an employee, contractor, and consultant. Insightful guidance and illustrative anecdotes will help you understand important missteps, the consequences, and how to prevent them. Always practical, the book will quickly improve the savvy of workers who are new to office life, making a successful career ...

My scorching one-night stand is my off-limits billionaire boss… and my baby daddy. Liam Matthews is the infuriatingly sexy CFO, and he has no idea he’s about to be a father. Every smoldering glance makes it harder to keep the growing secret inside me. As the queen of PR, I can handle any crisis—except this one. Telling him could unravel my carefully built life, but staying silent gets riskier every day.With secrets ready to explode and small-town gossip threatening both our careers, the last thing I need is to fall for the man who complicates everything. Each encounter fans the flames...

Humor has been related to a number of positive effects when used by leaders: improved morale among workers, enhanced group cohesiveness, and even a positive impact on larger organizational outcomes. This book addresses how humor can be used to enhance leadership effectiveness with an emphasis on improved communication and team building. Guidelines for the use of humor are discussed emphasizing the importance of appropriate humor and educating staff on the dangers of using inappropriate humor. The role of humor in empowerment is discussed as are humor strategies and habits leaders can ...

The organizations we work for destroy confidence We starve professionals of information, direction, psychological safety, and purpose by isolating workers in cubicles, teams into silos, and decisions into oblivion. Individuals drift and become alienated, waiting for direction that never comes. This way of working…is not working. When individuals work in teams, they create value The Collaboration Equation helps individuals be professionals, teams take pride in their work, and companies become more resilient. This guide enables you to build visual systems where people can see their work ...

Fifteen years after a steamy tryst during her study abroad program, Morgan Ryder's structured life is thrown into disarray when Alex, her mysterious one-night fling, unexpectedly reenters her world as the pilot for her company. The sparks between the two women still sizzle as intensely as that long-ago night when they parted ways, their full identities shrouded. Alex's sudden reappearance forces Morgan to confront unresolved desires and shocking truths that threaten to upend her stable world. Her trusted friend and business partner, Sean, harbors a shattering secret, while their once-steady...

One Night of Passion, No Future... Until My One-Night Stand Became My Boss. The moment I locked eyes with him, I was lost. His piercing emerald gaze, that intoxicating scent—it was like he owned every breath I took. One night was all it was supposed to be. One night of reckless passion with a man too gorgeous, too dangerous to resist. He’s everything I shouldn’t want. A single dad with baggage... Jackpot or disaster waiting to happen? Then my dream job came along—perfect in every way, too good to be true. Except the boss? None other than Mr. Billionaire-One-Night-Stand himself. And ...

My boss is grumpy. His daughter is adorable. And I’m falling for both of them. Logan Matthews is all business—sharp suits, sharper scowl. I live in his guesthouse and work for his company. He’s completely off-limits. But avoiding him? Impossible. At first, we’re like two stray cats hissing at each other. Then I see how he spins magical stories for his daughter. And how he quietly takes care of everyone around him. The day we eat lunch under the old oak tree, I notice how attractive he is, when he’s not glaring at me. Somewhere between pizza nights and charades, we stop being ...