Virtual Workplace

A timely, thought-provoking, and heart-opening book that reframes the conversation around diversity and inclusion by offering a new vision for creating harmony in the workplace. Featuring inspiring stories from: John Alaimo, Karen Borofski, Claudia Cauterucci, Kristen Crockett, Dianne Eldridge, Quentin Finney, Marcella Gravalese, J.Reggie Hall, Rishi Kumar, Kayleigh O’Keefe, M. Reali-Elliott ~ ~ ~ The word diversity has become a loaded term in American corporate culture. Worse still, much of our current culture seeks to blame, shame, and silence individuals who genuinely want to engage ...

Is there ever a good or perfect time for love to find you? NATALIE Office romances are a hard no in my book. Yet somehow, I connect with the office ladies’ man. I’m not about to be played. If he wants me, then he better be prepared to play for keeps. MATT I thought I had women figured out. Then I met her and all my well-thought out plans get scattered. How can one woman leave me completely unbalanced? The only thing I’m certain of is I can’t let her go when her internship ends. Loving Matt is a sweet and steamy Instalove romance featuring an older man who thought he knew it all and ...

This Cinderella invited to the ball gets help from a surprising source. But will she win her "Prince Charming", who's relegated her to the friend zone? When store department manager David Warwick, her secret crush, unexpectedly invites shy florist Ellie Ashton to represent the store at a glittering London ball, she feels more the ugly step-sister than princess material. No make-up, hair that was last styled for her high school prom, and not a single dress in her wardrobe, let alone a ballgown. Only a complete makeover can help her to look and feel the part. Attending the ball with the ...

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 ...

Mistaking me for a blind date his mom set up? Comical! Except, the insufferable man I just doused with Coffee turns out to be my new boss. Yikes! A tip from my BFF landed me my dream job at FusionTech. She neglects to mention her brother is William—the billionaire CEO… and the guy wearing my coffee. Now, he needs a fake girlfriend to get his matchmaking mom off his back. I should say no, but I need this job. After he rescues me from my burning apartment building, his mom pressures him to let me move in to his place. One night of passion (or two) later, I’m keeping secrets from my best...

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 ...

What if the reason you feel disconnected… isn’t because something’s wrong with you—but because you’ve been performing instead of belonging? In a world obsessed with performance, perfection, and polished personas, STOP Overthinking It is a rallying cry to come back to what makes us human: real connection. Dr. Jolene Church—Workplace Culture Whisperer, leadership expert, and award-winning speaker—pulls back the curtain on why so many of us feel unseen, undervalued, and anxious in our relationships. With raw honesty, heartfelt stories, and the latest research on emotional ...

The Complete Series in One Novel-Length Compendium! Prestigious Schools of Magic and Wizardry train the brightest and boldest magic users... ...but alas, Magical Community College is a whole different flying ballgame. Living in the big city isn't all it's cracked up to be. Brian's job sucks, his boss is overbearing, and he doesn't see much future in it. That is, until he walks into the halls of MCC, Magical Community College. He's just there to fix their server, but the hidden world of magic and the magicians who practice it need someone with his powers right now! See, his ability to solve ...

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 ...

A rookie firefighter, a quiet hero, and a dog who brings them together. After a tragic house fire claims two lives, rookie firefighter Tyler Morgan is left reeling from the weight of his first failed rescue. The only bright spot? A golden Labrador they manage to save - Maggie, a gentle soul who becomes his quiet anchor through the storm. Veteran firefighter Adam Brooks has seen loss before, but something about Tyler's grief and vulnerability strikes a chord, as it reminds him of his younger self. When station policy forces them to give up the dog, Adam adopts Maggie instead - offering Tyler...

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 ...

In Pleasure Valley, Washington, love is in the air. The town's richest, handsomest, and grumpiest business owners are working their way through the holidays. But there are a few women in town who prove distracting to the Pleasure Valley playboys. It includes the books: Her Brainy Scrooge Her Naughty Scrooge Her Bossy Scrooge Her Hunky Scrooge Her Heroic Scrooge Her Adventurous Scrooge Her Powerful Scrooge The Scrooges of Pleasure Valley Complete Collection features seven Christmas romances with a grumpy boss and virgin heroine. Each novelette is designed to be read in only one hour. If you ...

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 ...

Never fall in love with a wounded hero… Since I turned thirty, all I can think about is having a baby. Someone of my own I can love. Someone who won’t break my heart. But I don’t want another relationship ever again. I thought about going to a clinic. But I like the idea of knowing the identity of the father of my child, even if we’re not an item. So I pick Marc. Or Fitz, as everyone else calls him. He’s tall, handsome, healthy – apart from his injured back – hardworking, kind, and loyal. I’d be happy if my child were to grow up like him. So I ask him if he’d agree to be a...

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?...

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 ...