Results and productivity go hand in hand.
Big or small, companies of all sizes are keen to find new ways to boost workplace productivity and produce better results.
Dive into topics such as employee motivation, team dynamics, technology, communication and more with this list of top picks from the reading and information experts at the Vancouver Public Library. Find the books at vpl.ca.
50 Top Tools for Employee Engagement: A Complete Toolkit for Improving Motivation and Productivity by Debbie Mitchell
Organizational development consultant Debbie Mitchell offers practical tips for bringing out the best in employees. Read it cover to cover or dip into the chapters that are most relevant to your business to pick up new ways of improving employee engagement. This ebook is always available for reading on your desktop or digital device.
The Best Team Wins: The New Science of High Performance by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton
Up to 80% of employees spend their days working in teams. Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton explore the psychology behind effective team leadership by looking at hard data and real-life stories. Covering everything from acknowledging employee accomplishments to celebrating team members who challenge everything, this book is a must-read for those looking to create a winning team.
Can I Have Your Attention? Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace by Curt Steinhorst
We’re living in an age of distraction, suggests Curt Steinhorst. With the endless flood of interruptions, emails and messages, the value of attention and focus to workplace productivity has never been higher. In this book, Steinhorst offers practical strategies for leaders to help employees stay focused in a constantly connected workplace.
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman
What type of leader are you? Researcher and executive adviser Liz Wiseman believes there are two types of leaders – diminishers and multipliers – and explores the traits of each. Based on research analyzing experiences and interviews with 150 executives, Multipliers is a practical blueprint for those looking to refine how they lead.
Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott
Former Google and Apple executive Kim Scott shares her insights on how to be a good boss and fulfil your responsibilities as a leader. Her approach, aptly called “Radical Candor,” is centred around the idea that good managers both care about their employees and challenge them. This book is for newbie and seasoned bosses alike.
