Sara Küpfer is a staff writer for getAbstract in Lucerne, Switzerland.
This 6 min. read saves you up to 22 hours
For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 6 getAbstract summaries (5 books with a total of 1087 pages and one article) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 1299 minutes (about 22 hours). Learn more.
“Bullying Destroys Trust”
Bullying remains a persistent workplace problem, compromising people’s well-being, motivation and productivity. How do you recognize bullies, and what can you do if you witness or become a victim of bullying?
For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 7 getAbstract summaries (5 books with a total of 1278 pages and 2 articles) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 1527 minutes (about 26 hours). Learn more.
Leading for Well-Being
A healthy workforce is a productive workforce. From sponsoring exercise programs to creating a values-based work culture, there is a lot you can do as a leader to help your employees thrive.
For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from one getAbstract summary (one book with a total of 240 pages) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 278 minutes (about 5 hours). Learn more.
“The Focus is ‘Enough’ Rather Than ‘More’”
The mainstream economics notion that unfettered growth accompanied by greater consumption and productivity benefits society is false, argues Rob Dietz, Program Director at the Post Carbon Institute.
There is no substitute to person-to-person bonding. But there are ways to address the same needs in a new way – or at least to bring more humanity into our online interactions.
Lima city at lockdown on coronavirus pandemic in 2020 / Photo: Christian Vinces / getty
“Education Ministries Across Latin America Have Been Quite Creative.”
Learning loss, especially among the world's poor, is a major concern following months of school lockdowns. Yet new teaching tools and digital initiatives rolled out during the pandemic could benefit the cause of improving literacy…
For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 4 getAbstract summaries (2 books with a total of 368 pages and 2 articles) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 426 minutes (about 8 hours). Learn more.
The World Post-Pandemic? It’s Not Going To Be What You Expect.
The “New Normal” has turned into the buzzword du jour. But is the world really going to settle into a new routine following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic? Author and executive coach Paolo Gallo…
For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from one getAbstract summary (one book with a total of 304 pages) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 358 minutes (about 6 hours). Learn more.
“It’s Up to the Users to Advocate for Change”
Has COVID-19-induced physical distancing made our unhealthy relationship with technology worse? Not necessarily, argues digital anthropologist and author Brian Solis. But the time has come for consumers to start demanding for technology that will help…
For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 13 getAbstract summaries (13 books with a total of 4175 pages) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 5005 minutes (about 84 hours). Learn more.
Ancient Buddhist Wisdom for Turbulent Times
Though timeless, the teachings of Buddhism are uniquely suited to cope with today’s fast-paced world.
For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 7 getAbstract summaries (7 books with a total of 1602 pages) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 1915 minutes (about 32 hours). Learn more.
Think Like a Rower, and Other Life Lessons from Sports
Organizations increasingly recognize lifelong learning as an economic imperative. But work-relevant learning does not stop at the end of the workday.
For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 7 getAbstract summaries (6 books with a total of 1456 pages and one video) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 1742 minutes (about 30 hours). Learn more.
Kick Off Your Staycation – the Right Way
This summer, many will forgo traveling to a vacation destination. Still, you will need to take some time off. Learn how to maximize the benefits of your staycation – and return to work feeling more…
