Virtual Workplace

RETALIATION is a first-person account about the danger of speaking out in the workplace. Amy Block Joy, a faculty member at a major public university and director of a federal program, knew what she had to do when she discovered apparent fraud at her university. Following university policy, she reported her suspicions to her supervisor. When her report was ignored, she blew the whistle, asking the university to take action. Her allegations of misuse of government funds were investigated and eventually substantiated by campus authorities. Eleven months later, when the fraud findings were ...

A Guide to Effective Communication for Conflict Resolution enables the reader, first of all, to just notice their present approach to communication. It introduces 9 Principles of Effective Communication, explains them through examples and then encourages the reader to practise the Principles in their own communication. In essence the Principles are simple, but they are personally challenging because they cause us to reassess what may be common practices in our everyday communication. It is important to notice these common practices in ourselves and others first of all, to see how prevalent ...

For the first time, the entire Mister Discipline series by Kelly Favor in one novel… The first time I meet billionaire playboy Adryan Booker, I end up on my hands and knees. What I couldn’t possibly have predicted, is that he wants me there. It turns out that Adryan Booker has a thing for discipline. He has ideas about how I should behave, and how to ensure that I meet all of his expectations. Ideas that include having me over his desk, my bottom exposed, making me beg for mercy. He is a vision of perfection: tall, dark, magnetic and confident in every area of his professional life. But...

This doctor's 'no strings attached' policy is about to be broken—by two tiny heartbeats. She was a nameless temptation in a cocktail dress, vanishing into the night. Then she walks into my surgical practice, all fire and defiance, interviewing for a nursing position. Hannah McGrath. The woman who crashed my event and ignited something in me I'd long buried. I should keep it professional. Instead, I push her hard, determined to prove she can't charm her way up the ranks. But every clash, every heated glance, only fans the flames between us. Until a devastating loss breaks down our defenses...

I never meant to catch his eye. For years, I’d perfected the art of invisibility—drowning my curves in beige cardigans, burying my desires between dusty pages of forbidden classics. As the rare books curator at Metropolitan Library, I was safe in my carefully constructed fortress of literature and loneliness. Then he walked in. Cael Blackwood. Six-foot-four of barely restrained power and dominance in an outrageously expensive suit. Security consultant. Alpha male personified. A man who looked at me—really looked at me—like he could see every filthy fantasy I’d ever dreamt up in ...

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 ...

A former FBI agent and a treasure hunter must join forces to defeat a mutual enemy in a race to find treasures from the lost Amber Room. Emerging from a deep undercover operation gone wrong, FBI Special Agent Jake Kessler finds himself suspended without pay and left out of the remaining hunt for the most notorious terrorist in the world. The only person who might be able to help him is a random stranger he meets in San Francisco, who wants something in return even when there is a price on her own head. A relentless hunter… They say that FBI Special Agent Jake Kessler doesn’t follow ...

He’s quiet. Creative. Craving something more. Then temptation walks into his office. Elias lives a quiet life—his books, his job, and a secret imagination he never dares share. But when Kyle, his new and dangerously attractive colleague, shows up… fantasy starts bleeding into reality. They’re complete opposites. Elias is careful, shy, and guarded. Kyle is confident, teasing, and totally off-limits. One snowstorm. One unexpected night. And everything changes. But Elias isn’t sure if he’s chasing something real—or running headfirst into heartbreak. 💬 "Elias’s Fantasies" is ...

Previously published as Black Gold 1 & 2, (c) 2012 & (c) 2014 by Christa Wick / CM Wick, author, revised throughout with newly added content and an extended ending as Tempted by Trouble (c) 2019. --------------------------------------------------------------------- His bed. His rules. His intense ability to make her come...completely undone. Law student Gina Banks knows that getting in bed--literally--with billionaire Austin Long is just plain trouble. Sure, she's done some dangerous things in the past to fight the good fight, but taking risks is far different from testing her limits. Being...

One mission. Two hearts colliding. Secrets that ignite a storm of passion. Walking into the government facility I felt like a fish out of water. Meeting Grant Welker should have been just another intro. The electricity between us was undeniable. Thrown into a make-believe romance, the sizzling chemistry was anything but fake.Grant has a past that weighs heavily on his broad shoulders. A past that warns him to protect me, even from himself. Yet every heated glance, every playful quip, pulls us closer together. He’s the alpha male I should resist, but can’t help falling for. In the heat ...

Unlock the secrets to optimal indoor air quality with Ventilation and Humidity Management! This comprehensive guide delves into everything you need to know about creating a healthier, more comfortable living environment through effective ventilation and precise humidity control. Discover why proper ventilation is crucial for maintaining air quality, safeguarding your health, and even saving on energy costs. With detailed explanations on the fundamental components of HVAC systems and how they help regulate air quality, you'll gain the confidence to make informed decisions about your home's ...

Fake dating a billionaire instead of dancing at the club for extra money? Yes, please! He’s a tech genius who looks like a model and has a daredevil’s spirit. If he can’t conquer you with cold logic, he’s got fiery kisses in his arsenal. He’s also had his trust utterly destroyed in the past and plans to keep his frozen heart out of reach. I’m a pilot with a failing flight school and a load of debt. I don’t have time for men and their games while I take care of my grandfather. So, when the hot billionaire who’s been watching me dance in feathers becomes my newest flight ...

Will he outwit his blackmailer or prioritize his heart’s desire? NYC billionaire, Daniel Dufort, is being blackmailed into marriage. He’ll do whatever it takes to protect his family dynasty but not that and he’s not about to be coerced into it. While in Hawaii on business, he meets Harper, and what starts as a sexy distraction soon ends with him questioning his priorities. Bestselling author Harper Kane is in Oahu where her steamy romance is being made into a movie. Nursing a broken heart, she has no interest in her own love story, especially not with the wealthy, arrogant, and—damn...

"Emergency Preparedness in the Corporate World: A Blueprint for Executives" is an essential guide for corporate leaders seeking to establish effective emergency response plans. This comprehensive book provides a step-by-step approach to safeguarding organizations from potential crises, equipping executives with the necessary knowledge and tools to mitigate risks, protect employees, and maintain business continuity. With expert insights, practical strategies, and real-world case studies, this blueprint empowers executives to confidently navigate emergencies and ensure the resilience of their...

Damien cleared today’s schedule. Sheila’s calendar was wiped clean. No more distractions. The day was theirs. After a few cold words, he told her to pack up. Business meeting, he said. But they both knew what came next. He drove her to the usual hotel, the one with the thick curtains and soft sheets that had seen everything. He didn’t need to say a word. They walked in, hands already grabbing, pulling, pushing. No small talk. Just the way they always did it.

I came to heal a child's heart, never expecting to lose my own to his brooding, widowed father. I never expected to fall in love while caring for a grieving child. My job was simple: help little Ethan find his voice again after the loss of his mother. But the moment I stepped into the Holt mansion, I felt the weight of more than just a child’s sorrow. His father, Alexander, is a man consumed by grief—strong, distant, and utterly captivating. As I work to bring light back into Ethan’s world, I find myself drawn to Alexander in ways I can’t ignore. His guarded heart calls to me, every...

The first time I saw him, another woman threw a drink in his face. That should have been my sign to run. As if I needed another one, he also turns out to be my boss. Who asks me to be his fake fiancée… But, I can do anything for three weeks if it's going to help with the mess I've gotten myself into, right? It’s not like I’m going to let myself fall in love with Sydney’s Most Wicked Billionaire Playboy. No matter how many times he winds up in my bed. Then we share our real reasons for getting involved in this sham. And it becomes impossible to pretend I’m pretending. Confused? ...

Virtual working - also known as remote working, telecommuting, flexible working, or homeworking - is an important and growing trend in the global employment landscape. Its popularity has increased due to globalization and outsourcing. However, unlocking the benefits of virtual work depends largely on the organizational culture, management, and leadership to support it. Virtual Leadership identifies the challenges of virtual work and explains how to develop the facilitative leadership mindset to effectively manage people remotely.

As a little girl Tess Martin found herself enchanted by the Marchmount Hotel and the boy she discovered there until, in a single moment with unimaginable consequences, she altered the course of his life forever. Now grown, Tess is drawn to the hotel by an inescapable impulse that has haunted her family for generations. The grand old hotel is full of secrets, including the boy, now a man too self-involved to notice Tess as she works the lowly night shift. When Jason Gongyang, reluctant proprietor of his family's magical hotel needs Tess, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him and the ...

He’s the billionaire boss, she’s his impossible CEO. He should, but he can’t let her go… Alexander Richmond is ecstatic he’s been bequeathed ownership of the company he needs to drive his competitors into the ground. Now there’s nothing to stop him from getting what he wants—to become wealthier than his despised late father. There’s only one problem—his CEO. CEO Lily McGuire’s humble beginnings have made her tough and she’ll stop at nothing to get what she wants—which is to divert the wealth from Alexander's company into medical research to find a cure for the ...