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The Workplace Bullying Handbook: How to Identify, Prevent and Stop a Workplace Bully

The Workplace Bullying Handbook: How to Identify, Prevent, and Stop a Workplace Bully by Paul Pelletier is a comprehensive guide that provides invaluable insights and practical strategies for addressing and eliminating workplace bullying. Pelletier, an expert in workplace bullying, offers a step-by-step approach to help individuals and organisations recognise, prevent, and effectively respond to this pervasive issue.

Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and What to Do About It

In Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and What to Do About It, Max H. Bazerman and Ann E. Tenbrunsel delve into the psychological and social mechanisms that cause individuals and organisations to act unethically despite their intentions to uphold moral standards. The book explores the gap between who people think they are and how they actually behave, focusing on the concept of "bounded ethicality"—the idea that our ability to act ethically is limited by cognitive biases and situational pressures.

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The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone—Especially Ourselves

In The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone—Especially Ourselves, Dan Ariely explores the psychological and environmental factors that drive people to behave dishonestly. Drawing on experiments and real-world examples, Ariely challenges conventional notions that dishonesty stems from a cost-benefit analysis of potential gain versus risk. Instead, he demonstrates that dishonesty is a complex, often subconscious process shaped by human psychology and situational influences.

Bribery and Corruption: Navigating the Global Risks

Bribery and corruption are major problems in the world today, and they pose significant risks to individuals, companies, and governments alike. Bribery and Corruption: Navigating the Global Risks, written by Brian P. Loughman, is a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing these risks. 

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5 minutes

How to Handle Sexual Harassment in the Workplace During the #MeToo Era

How to Handle Sexual Harassment in the Workplace During the #MeToo Era is a guidebook focused on addressing the pressing issue of workplace sexual harassment in the context of the #MeToo movement. This book provides actionable advice for employers, human resources professionals, and managers on how to navigate the complexities of sexual harassment allegations, improve workplace culture, and ensure compliance with legal obligations. It highlights the increased awareness and expectations for accountability that have arisen since the #MeToo movement gained global momentum.

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International Workplace Sexual Harassment Laws and Developments for the Multinational Employer

International Workplace Sexual Harassment Laws and Developments for the Multinational Employer by Ellen Pinkos Cobb provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving legal landscape surrounding workplace sexual harassment across different countries. The book is aimed at multinational employers and offers practical guidance for navigating the varying laws and cultural nuances related to workplace harassment. It delves into global trends, providing a valuable resource for employers, HR professionals, legal teams, and policymakers.