Virtual Workplace

When I got stuck with my grumpy, silver-fox billionaire boss in his mansion, I didn't expect to sleep with him… After my messy past, I had sworn off men. But then, Hudson Taft came along. He's grumpy as sin, but as stunning as a Greek god. The fire in his eyes threatens to burn me alive, and I shiver involuntarily. Since the night I almost lost my life and he saved me, we’ve been forced to work together in his house. Now, he’s my boss. Whispers of yearning and promises of protection heat our nights together, leaving my body tingling with delicious aches. Yet, doubts linger as the ...

Employers worldwide want employees who can demonstrate the so-called soft skills. This resource helps students to think about and develop these sought-after professional skills. The book highlights the core competencies they need to succeed in today's workplace. It is written in a nuts and bolts, executive summary style. Like the utility of a Swiss knife, this book also includes questions for reflection in multiple subject areas. Version 3.0 comes complete with new and updated chapters. New chapters include What Employers Want, Deep Work, Systems Thinking, The Value of Checklists, and ...

ISO 45001 Reimagined: The Future of Workplace Safety and Health Management Description: In today's rapidly evolving work environment, safety is more important than ever. ISO 45001 Reimagined is the ultimate guide to implementing ISO 45001, the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). Whether you're new to ISO 45001 or looking to refine your existing safety protocols, this book provides a comprehensive framework for creating safer, healthier, and more compliant workplaces. Inside, you'll discover: A step-by-step guide to understanding the ISO ...

Leadership is a conversation—and you need to own the mic. Lead Like You Mean It gives leaders and professionals the communication tools to inspire, resolve conflict, and motivate action. It combines emotional intelligence, confidence, and language strategy in one practical guide. Learn what your leadership style says before you speak Handle hard conversations with grace and authority Use language that motivates, not manipulates Apply EQ in communication, team feedback, and performance reviewsReal leadership is influence—and influence starts with how you speak and listen. Communicate ...

There are four standalone romances included in this box set: Hearts Ahoy: With a call to a radio station and a bunch of 80s musical trivia in her back pocket, young widow Julia Delmonico wins a spot on a “Second Chance at Romance” cruise to Hawaii. On her way towards paradise, she bumps into Martin Estrada—single, handsome, and funny. But is Martin’s past more important than a possible future with Julia? With a little advice from the octogenarian in the cabin next door, and a strong nudge from the flamboyant and insistent “cupid” who’s been assigned to Julia on the cruise, she...

Never fall for your hot young fake fiancé… It's simple, convince my family the engagement to my new secretary is real, if it works, the yacht club’s mine. The trouble is…I don’t do relationships. And I don’t do marriage. Being Star Island’s most eligible billionaire, you’d think getting her to say yes would be easy. But faking it gets complicated. I can do anything for a short time except getting stuck on a yacht with this smok’n hottie. The thought of those thick thighs wrapped around my neck ignites a blaze in me and I can’t keep my hands off her. But Isabella’s half ...

Some lessons aren't taught—they're inherited. When Jordan Williams discovers her grandmother Rose's pink leather journal hidden in an old attic, she finds more than family memories. She uncovers a blueprint for navigating life as a Black woman in a world that isn't always ready for her shine. As a rising corporate executive passed over for yet another promotion, Jordan has always played by the rules. But her grandmother's journal reveals a different path—one of dignity, determination, and unapologetic excellence. Each entry unveils timeless lessons about commanding respect, knowing your...

YOUR BUSINESS IS LOSING MONEY RIGHT NOW...a lot of money, due to GRIEF’S INFLUENCE in your workplace. And this can only happen for one or more of a few reasons:~ You mistakenly believe that grief has no impact on your business ~ You just ignore it, because facing mortality is uncomfortable ~ You believe outsourcing it to an EAP will fix an emotionally troubled employee ~ You are unwisely indifferent to your most valuable assets outside the job Were you aware that even before the devastating impacts of COVID, available studies show: American Businesses Lose Over $100 Billion in Revenue ...

Marrying my billionaire boss was never part of my plan. I don’t believe in second chances. Seven years ago, I had a summer fling with my best friend’s brother. She warned me that Theo doesn’t do commitments. I didn’t listen. He was my first everything….and left me with a broken heart. Now he’s my boss. Theo Magnus is cocky, handsome, grumpy, and impossible to decipher. I shouldn't want him. I shouldn't need him. But the way he looks at me, and the way he makes me feel... It's torture pretending we don't have a past. My family is drowning in debt, and Theo needs a wife to inherit...

Is your team falling apart from stress of remote working conditions? Find the root cause and resolve head-on with Managing Conflicts in Project. Managing Conflicts in Project is a key to real resolves to conflicts that generally occur in projects. The discussion spans from roles of stakeholders, managing conflicts through Project Management Body of Knowledge proposed practices of project management, to classification of conflicts, methods of identifying conflicts and methods of managing conflicts. Moreover, several case studies unfold real life experiences of conflicts, their classification...

Perfect job. Perfect future. Perfect rules. But, some rules were made to be broken. Others will get you fired. Mia Parker is about to break both when she accidentally kisses her boss's boss in a supply closet. Between secret office romances, stolen kisses, and a CEO who fires people for looking at each other romantically, Mia's career plan is definitely not going according to PowerPoint. A romantic novella about finding love in all the wrong places - like your company's east corridor during the christmas holiday party.

He can't do his job. He's always screwing up. Everyone else has to work harder. He's hurting morale. And he's making you look bad. You have Dead Wood. So dead he or she gives the word unproductive a bad name. But you've tried, and you can't fix him. You can't transfer him. You can't fire him. You can't get rid of him. And now you are at the end of your rope. Well, tie a noose! Learn the management secrets and leadership techniques for pruning Corporate America's Dead Wood so the flowers can grow.

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 ...

One fiery auction, two sworn enemies, and a night that will change everything. Cristian Gianna’s been a thorn in my side for years—sharp-tongued, stubborn, and always digging for a story. She thinks she’s exposing the truth, but all she does is light a fire I can’t control. At the firefighter charity auction, she didn’t expect me to be the one bidding on her. But when every man in the room sets their sights on her, I know one thing for sure: she’s leaving with me. She’s curvy, infuriating, and everything I shouldn’t want. But tonight, Gianna’s mine. And once I have her, ...

Heart’s Gambit is a sizzling fake-fiancé romance that will make you feel and root for the characters. Linda Garcia; a spunky and ambitious journalist who works for a failing newspaper in New Emerald, a city of innovation and opportunity, is desperate for a breakthrough story that will save her career and pay off her debts. She immediately sets her sights on Ryan Richards, a billionaire fashion tycoon who is known for his cold and ruthless ways. Ryan Richards, however, has a problem. He needs to find a wife before his grandfather dies, or he will lose his inheritance and his company. He ...

He's the Silver-fox Billionaire CEO who pushes my limits and ignites my desires. I'm his assistant, his secret, and the one woman he can't resist. Balancing his advances with job security tests my resolve. Despite his tough exterior, his vulnerabilities draw me closer. When danger strikes, Trent becomes my protector, whisking me away from my troubles. Despite his wealth and influence, I fear the forbidden love growing between us. But can love flourish in a world where we're worlds apart? His charm broke my resistance, leading to a passionate encounter with lasting repercussions. A startling...

The Language of Generations: The Power of Understanding People Building Stronger Families and Teams Through Empathetic Communication Do you ever feel like you're speaking different languages with your coworkers, kids, or even your parents? In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, miscommunication between generations isn’t just common—it’s one of the biggest invisible barriers to connection. The Language of Generations is your essential guide to bridging generational gaps and becoming a more empathetic, effective communicator—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Whether ...

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 ...

Eye of the Storm is a call to action for business and organizational leaders. Ray Williams cites problems such as relentless demands and extreme pressure placed on both leaders and workers, explaining the harm that recurring waves of job cuts and globalization do to the corporate structure as they lower loyalty and job satisfaction. But Williams doesn't just detail the problem--he presents steps on how to fix it. Arguing how leaders need to become more mindful and take steps to engage their employees in more meaningful work, he also lays out ways in which businesses can create environments ...

They’re two sides of a coin and close pals to boot. Can one hopeless romantic possibly choose between these wonderful men? Ali Cochran has perfected avoidance. After her best friend committed suicide, the twenty-one-year-old fled her small Missouri college and concerned family faces for the bright lights of Kansas City. But this lonely girl's improbable dreams start coming true when she lands two jobs and a pair of gorgeous bosses. Bristling at one man’s gruff attorney demeanor, at first Ali gravitates toward the messy gym owner’s friendly openness. But when the fun-loving survivor ...