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Book details
  • Genre:BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
  • SubGenre:Human Resources & Personnel Management
  • Language:English
  • Pages:260
  • eBook ISBN:9781098328283
  • Paperback ISBN:9781098328276

They Did What?

Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace

by Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell

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Overview
People have been misbehaving at work since work began. If you've ever been curious about exactly what takes place and how the culprits are dealt with, They Did What? just might hold some answers. A compilation of stories collected from HR and other business leaders have been woven into a narrative that showcases the challenges HR professionals face daily in dealing with employees. They Did What is funny, sad, and most definitely unbelievable—except it is all based on actual situations. We couldn't make this stuff up!
Description
People have been misbehaving at work since work began. If you've ever been curious about exactly what takes place and how the culprits are dealt with, They Did What? just might hold some answers. A compilation of stories collected from HR and other business leaders have been woven into a narrative that showcases the challenges HR professionals face daily in dealing with employees. They Did What is funny, sad, and most definitely unbelievable—except it is all based on actual situations. We couldn't make this stuff up! Told against the backdrop of a fictitious company by leaders from different business sectors, They Did What?: • Portrays people issues that can arise in any workplace. • Spotlights the world of HR leaders and how they keep things on an even keel. • Is a glimpse behind the scenes into compelling and relatable workplace tales.
About the author


Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell are passionate about helping organizations find the right talent and develop respectful workplaces. For that reason, they took their HR expertise and founded individual consulting practices that offer solutions to a variety of HR and business issues. In 2012 they formed a writing partnership and wrote The Big Book of HR. They have gone on to write The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook, The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book, and The Manager's Answer Book, which received the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Award. Their books have been translated into other languages and read worldwide. They are excited about their recent release They Did What? Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace.