Stress is undoubtedly one of the major work-related illness and is even more likely in times of economic uncertainty and downturn. The authors assess the psychological challenges created by instability and uncertainty and provide a survival toolkit that shows the reader how to combat stress in their[...]
Work and well-being is one of the fastest growing areas of concern to business, public sector and government. This book looks at the causes of stress in the modern work-place, and offers practical advice for managers on how to combat stress in their employees, and put in place strategies for develop[...]
The 2008 crisis set off a systemic panic which almost engulfed the world's financial system. Through a lens of sustainability this book examines how organisations can explore a new business culture today. Drawing from real-life examples and new ideas Bowles and Cooper discuss how organisations can m[...]
To make their organisations more productive, managers often focus on financial indicators and will complicate their lives by devising ambitious action plans and complex processes. They would be better off thinking more about something closer to business efficiency: personal well-being. Many people [...]
Straightforward, easy to read and practical, "How to Deal with Stress, 3rd edition" will put you back in charge of your life. Written by two internationally-recognized experts in the field of stress management, Cooper and Palmer provide a thorough understanding of the psychological causes of stress [...]
Written by a leading team of authors, Do We Need HR? explores the position of HR, asking pivotal questions such as: does making HR a separate business function still make sense? Should HR return to a narrower personnel role? Should key areas like talent management be relocated to leadership and mana[...]
Containing fourteen chapters by a well--known team of contributors from North America and Europe, this text focuses on the changing conditions of work today and the challenges these pose for workers.[...]
The field of Personnel Psychology is broadly concerned with the study of individual differences and their consequences for the organization. As human resource costs continue, for most organizations, to be the single largest operating cost (50-80% of annual expenditure), achieving optimal performance[...]
Including practical advice on how to conduct a stress audit and how to target stress 'hot spots' within an organization, this book offers a fresh strategic model for the manager concerned with the negative effects stress can have both on company performance and the quality of life of individuals at [...]
Resilience is a word that is used in many different ways in different contexts, this new and innovative book focuses on psychological resilience in the workplace, examining other key aspects such as physical health and resilient teams, drawing from the latest research and the authors own practical e[...]
Topics in Applied Psychology offers a range of accessible, integrated texts ideal for courses in applied psychology. The books are written by leading figures in their field and provide a comprehensive academic and professional insight into each topic. They incorporate a range of features to bring ps[...]
In more recent times, the essence of the gatekeeper's role has moved to the 'boundary spanner' - a systems thinker who understands the specific needs and interests of the organization and whose greatest asset is their ability to move across and through the formal and informal features of the modern [...]
Key for senior management and human resources professionals, as well as counselors, psychologists, and medical staff, this handbook explores contemporary post-trauma intervention models specifically tailored for the workplace environment.[...]
Coping With Work Stress: A Review and Critique highlights the most up-to-date research relating to effective coping strategies of individuals and organizations and provides a series of invaluable "best practice" techniques for dealing with the growing epidemic of stress and lack of overall well-bein[...]
Coping With Work Stress: A Review and Critique highlights the most up-to-date research relating to effective coping strategies of individuals and organizations and provides a series of invaluable "best practice" techniques for dealing with the growing epidemic of stress and lack of overall well-bein[...]
Now in its third edition, this authoritative handbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of work and health psychology. Updated edition of a highly successful handbook Focuses on the applied aspects of work and health psychology New chapters cover emerging themes in this rapidly growing [...]