Many organizations approach the issue of employee engagement and motivation by tapping into age, gender and other stereotypes. Motivation and Performance challenges these notions, bringing together evidence that group differences are often exaggerated and that getting to the heart of what really motivates individuals is what's most important. This book is a practical guide to ensuring that organizations consider all motivators - job security as well as the need for personal growth - to improve employee satisfaction, boost organizational productivity and reduce staff turnover.
Underpinned by original research, Motivation and Performance features case studies from finance, retail, the public and other sectors to show how the principles of motivating employees apply at all levels of the organization, not just at the leadership level, and how values and motivation can be changed and developed. Complete with a framework for conducting effective visits to front-line locations, it will help HR professionals ask the right questions, choose whether to implement external motivation-building programmes and make a real impact on an employee's desire to progress in the company.

Motivation and Performance: A Guide to Motivating a Diverse Workforce

Health, Fitness & Dieting

FURNHAM, ADRIAN

MacRae, Ian

Psychology & Counseling

Kogan Page.

Buying a table tennis table will make your staff happier. Working eight hours a day, five days a week, will result in the most productivity. Paying higher salaries will always result in higher motivation. But will it really?There are a staggering number of myths, stereotypes and out-of-date rules that abound in the workplace. This can make it feel impossible to truly know how to get the most out of your career, your team and your organization. In Myths of Work, Ian MacRae and Adrian Furnham take an entertaining and evidence-based look at the most pervasive myths about our working lives, from the serious to the ridiculous, to give you the insight you need to become a better manager in the modern workplace. Fascinating real life case studies from organizations around the world display the myths (and how to overcome them) in practice.Myths of Work takes the most up-to-date academic research in business and psychology and combines it with practical insights, a lively writing style and a handy dip-in-and-out structure to form your ultimate guide to becoming a better enlightened manager.

Myths of Work: The Stereotypes and Assumptions Holding Your Organization Back (Business Myths)

Business & Money

Business Culture

Myths of Social Media: Dismiss the Misconceptions and Use Social Media Effectively in Business (Business Myths)

SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2021 - Sales & Marketing Everyone knows that social media is free, millennials are all adept social media experts, that businesses always have to be available 24/7 and ultimately none of it really matters, as the digital space is full of fake news and online messaging is seen as inauthentic. Don't they? The use of social media as a business tool is dominated by falsehoods, fictions and fabrications. In Myths of Social Media, digital consultant Michelle Carvill and workplace psychologist Ian MacRae dismiss many of the most keenly-held misconceptions and instead, present the reality of social media best practice. Using helpful and instructive, sometimes entertaining and occasionally eye-watering examples of what you should and should not do, Myths of Social Media debunks the most commonly held myths and shows you how to use social media effectively for work and at work.

Carvill, Michelle

Industries

Review\n"Even though I am pretty seasoned with social media, I took away new information. It offers a great blend of practical implications from engaging external and internal audiences as well as legalities. Very informative and useful." ― Janice Kaffer, President and CEO, Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare\n"Countering all the folklore and misconceptions that surround social media isn't an easy task but Myths of Social Media illuminates all the essential dos, donts and considerations to help anyone up their game. A great read." ― Elizabeth J Floyd, Chartered Marketer, Director - Strategically Tactically\n"This book is a must read for anyone struggling with how, when, what, when and why to use social media in business and in your personal life too. It's full of facts and details and resources, with lots of humour throughout. It's practical, and easy-to-read. You could finish it and come away with lots of tips and tools. The section about protecting your personal data should be a must-read for everyone who uses social media." ― Heather Stewart, Owner, Sage Transitions\n"Offers compelling arguments that effectively debunk the view amongst some business leaders that social platforms on the workplace are always a dampener of productivity." ― Heleana Blackwell, Co-founder, The New Work\n"This book is a timely reminder that that our social media use and presence need to "make sense" and we need to take stock often and make sure that they work toward giving us an edge and not harming present and future opportunities." ― Asen Velinov, California Attorney at Law & International Conusel, Co-Effort Law Firm\n"Don't be fooled - it is definitely not purely for social media beginners. Well researched and busts the myths while giving a very honest and balanced view. This will help any company or professional get the most from social media by demystifying all of the misconceptions. The modern-day manual for using social media across your business!" ― Ollie Sharpe, VP of Revenue at SalesLoft. Ex LinkedIn Senior Leader\n"While I thought I know my way around in social media, this book taught me I was wrong. I would recommend this book to any individual or company who is interested in current forms of social media, to learn the power and the pitfalls for its businesses, the individuals and how they are interrelated. It simply is the one-stop book to read." ― Will Jacobs, COO, SVP Global Operational Excellence and Engineering, Firmenich\n"This is a readable, relevant and racy book which could not be more timely. It is also a very important book because it addresses and answers many crucial questions about social media. Reading it certainly put me straight on a number of issues and I am grateful to the authors for doing so." ― Professor Adrian Furnham, Norwegian Business School\n"An easily digestible journey through the world of social media, providing truly valuable insight for businesses and plenty of food for thought - highly recommended." ― Gemma Butler, Marketing Director, Chartered Institute of Marketing\n"A well-researched and transparent look at an opaque medium that should answer most of your social media questions, and plenty you haven't thought of yet. Hits the myths of social media squarely on the jaw. A knockout in-depth reference guide and playbook." ― John Dodds, Senior member, The Sharp End LLC\nSHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2021 - Sales & Marketing\nEveryone knows that social media is free, millennials are all adept social media experts, that businesses always have to be available 24/7 and ultimately none of it really matters, as the digital space is full of fake news and online messaging is seen as inauthentic. Don't they?\nThe use of social media as a business tool is dominated by falsehoods, fictions and fabrications. In Myths of Social Media, digital consultant Michelle Carvill and workplace psychologist Ian MacRae dismiss many of the most keenly-held misconceptions and instead, present the reality of social

Myths of Social Media: Dispel the Misconceptions and Master Social Media (Business Myths, 11)

About the Author\nMichelle Carvill is Founder of Carvill Creative - a social media marketing agency founded in 2002 whose clients include the BBC, Nuffield Health and Norbord. Passionate about the digital future she advises clients on Online Marketing Communication and Social Media Strategies and leads a team delivering practical social media planning and daily management. 
She also works with different training organisations developing and delivering training courses around social media, digital marketing, content creation, blogging and online business, both in the UK and overseas, for businesses like PwC, LinkedIn, Air Products and the Association of Corporate Counsels.\nIan MacRae is a work psychologist, consultant, speaker, author and Managing Director of High Potential Psychology. He works with, and writes about, a wide range of topics relating to psychology and the workplace. He developed the High Potential Traits Inventory (HPTI), a personality assessment which has been translated into dozens of languages and used by over 50,000 people around the world. Myths of Social Media is his fifth book, he is co-author of Motivation and Performance and Myths of Work, also part of the Business Mythsseries.\nEveryone knows that social media is free, millennials are all adept social media experts, that businesses always have to be available 24/7 and ultimately none of it really matters, as the digital space is full of fake news and online messaging is seen as inauthentic. Don't they?\nThe use of social media as a business tool is dominated by falsehoods, fictions and fabrications. In Myths of Social Media, digital consultant Michelle Carvill and workplace psychologist Ian MacRae dismiss many of the most keenly-held misconceptions and instead, present the reality of social media best practice. Using helpful and instructive, sometimes entertaining and occasionally eye-watering examples of what you should and should not do, Myths of Social Mediadebunks the most commonly held myths and shows you how to use social media effectively for work and at work.\nAbout the Business Myths series...\nThe Business Myths series tackles the falsehoods that pervade the business world. From leadership and management to social media, strategy and the workplace, these accessible books overturn out-of-date assumptions, skewer stereotypes and put oft-repeated slogans to the test. Entertaining and rigorously researched, these books will equip you with the insight and no-nonsense wisdom you need to succeed.

Myths of Work: Dispel the Misconceptions and Succeed in the World of Work (Business Myths, 10)

Buying a table tennis table will make your staff happier. Working eight hours a day, five days a week, will result in the most productivity. Paying higher salaries will always result in higher motivation. But will it really?There are a staggering number of myths, stereotypes and out-of-date rules that abound in the workplace. This can make it feel impossible to truly know how to get the most out of your career, your team and your company. In Myths of Work, Ian MacRae take an entertaining and evidence-based look at the most pervasive myths about our working lives, from the serious to the ridiculous, to give you the insight you need to become a better manager in the modern workplace. Fascinating real life case studies from organizations around the world display the myths (and how to overcome them) in practice.Myths of Work combines business thinking with psychology to give you practical insights, a lively writing style and a handy dip-in-and-out structure to form your ultimate guide to becoming a better and enlightened manager.About the Business Myths series...The Business Myths series tackles the falsehoods that pervade the business world. From leadership and management to social media and the workplace, these accessible books overturn out-of-date assumptions, skewer stereotypes and put oft-repeated slogans to the myth-busting test. Both entertaining and rigorously researched, these books will equip you with the insight and no-nonsense wisdom you need to succeed.

High Potential: How to Spot, Manage and Develop Talented People at Work

Nurturing future talent in the workplace – choosing the right people, developing the good into the best and keeping hold of the brightest – is essential for a successful business. 
This research-led yet accessible book offers a practical guide to: 
Clearly understanding and defining potential High flying personality traits to look out for and biographical markers of potential Selecting positive high potential traits and weeding out negative traits like manipulation, superficial charm or narcissism The best assessment and management methods Managing high potential employees and developing their careers Understanding why people choose to leave or stay at a company Looking at potential in context; what it means to small vs large businesses, or the public and private sector.
High Potential provides a practical framework for showing managers how to create a strong strategic vision for a high performing, high potential workforce; a real competitive business advantage.

Management & Leadership

A&C Black Academic and Professional

In today's competitive job market, can employers afford to spend large sums on recruitment, and then simply let talented people go?
High Potential provides a practical framework for managers to create a strong, strategic vision for a high-performing, high-potential workforce.
Updated to reflect more recent research in the area, the book presents an accessible guide to clearly understanding and defining potential, and how to manage high-potential employees and develop their career. New case studies show how businesses have used the concepts outlined in the book to nurture future talent in the workplace and gain a real competitive business advantage.

Reed, Martin

Bloomsbury Business

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Motivation and Performance: A Guide to Motivating a Diverse Workforce

Myths of Work: The Stereotypes and Assumptions Holding Your Organization Back (Business Myths)

Myths of Social Media: Dismiss the Misconceptions and Use Social Media Effectively in Business (Business Myths)

Myths of Social Media: Dismiss the Misconceptions and Use Social Media Effectively in Business (Business Myths)

Myths of Social Media: Dispel the Misconceptions and Master Social Media (Business Myths, 11)

Myths of Social Media: Dispel the Misconceptions and Master Social Media (Business Myths, 11)

Myths of Work: Dispel the Misconceptions and Succeed in the World of Work (Business Myths, 10)

Myths of Work: Dispel the Misconceptions and Succeed in the World of Work (Business Myths, 10)

High Potential: How to Spot, Manage and Develop Talented People at Work

High Potential: How to Spot, Manage and Develop Talented People at Work