Drawing heavily on the much vaunted John Lewis Partnership model, as well as looking at best practice from other companies, this book is about inclusive capitalism, which is about getting people in and on in work. Acting responsibly to all stakeholders is central to this theme, with employees, the most important stakeholder, the driver of it all. This book is about that other way, a fairer way . . . A sustainable way. Delivered in easy to digest sections, part one of the book looks at the ...

SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2025 - Wellness & WellbeingHappiness at work matters. But what does happiness mean? How can managers measure it and have more of it? And what happens to organizations when they get happiness right?Ask anyone. Happiness and wellbeing are important for all organizations, because they undeniably lead to economic happiness and financial success for everyone involved. But how does happiness dri...

Business Driven PMO Success Stories was written by and with over two dozen contributing authors from the worldwide project management and project management office (PMO) community. It offers executives, managers, and all those involved in the projects of the organization, an understanding of the value a PMO can provide, the knowledge they need to determine the purpose of their PMO, and how to craft a PMO best suited to fulfill that purpose.

An accessible guide for beginner-to-intermediate programmers to the concepts, real-world applications, and latest features of C\# 12 and .NET 8, with hands-on exercises using Visual Studio 2022 and Visual Studio Code. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesExplore the latest additions to C\# 12, the .NET 8 class libraries, and Entity Framework Core 8Create professional websites and services with ASP.NET Core 8 and Blaz...

Bestselling author Mark Price guides you through the latest and most common technologies a .NET developer should know: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Minimal APIs, .NET MAUI, Avalonia, gRPC, GraphQL, SQL Server, SignalR, and more!  Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesUse specialized libraries to improve all aspects of your apps, including security and localizationUnlock scalability, performance, and resilien...

Use ChatGPT Codex as your AI coding agent to plan tasks, produce and check the code, improve each result, and help you move confidently from an idea toward releaseKey FeaturesChoose the right format for an idea and turn it into a focused product briefGuide Codex through manageable tasks using clear visual instructionsKeep work moving from your computer, the cloud, or your phoneBook DescriptionYou have an idea for a website or...

Progress from your first conversation to completing professional assignments, creating advanced AI workflows, and and enhancing your career.Key FeaturesFollow a structured visual learning path from simple chatbot to reliable professional AI partner.Learn through practical activities and complete projects instead of abstract explanations.Develop safe, responsible practices for reviewing AI output and protecting information.Book Des...

Modern Cross-Platform Development Key Features\[\*\] Build modern, cross-platform applications with .NET Core\[\*\] Get up to speed with C\#, and up to date with all the latest features of C\# 7\[\*\] Start creating professional web applications with ASP.NET CoreBook DescriptionIf you want to build powerful cross-platform applications with C\# 7 and .NET Core, then this book is for you. First, we’ll run you through the basics...

Give Claude Code your goals and preferences in everyday language, review what it produces, solve problems together, and remain in control as your idea takes shapeKey FeaturesKeep Claude Code focused by recording your goals, choices, and project rulesFollow short visual lessons with annotated screenshots and clear result checksUse reviews, tests, and checkpoints to protect your progressBook DescriptionYou have an idea for a we...

Your handbook to successful LSS deployment in federal services Implementing Lean Six Sigma in a federal agency can be a vastly different process than applying it in the private sector; with government comes a host of unique challenges and complexities. Written by an author team that ranks among the few recognized LSS leaders who have worked directly with its deployment in the federal sector, Lean Six Sigma for Federal Services provides an overview of the key strategic elements when plannin...

Ranging from the early Middle Ages to the present, this is one of the broadest and most up-to-date studies of French history available in English. Amongst its central themes are the relationships between state and society, the impact of war, competition for power, and the ways in which power has been used. Whilst taking full account of major figures such as Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Napoleon and de Gaulle, it sets their activities within the broader context of changing economic...

What happens when you change the rules about dealing with difficult people?Marcus Winters has always been a master at keeping the peace—accommodating his narcissistic wife Vanessa's emotional needs and navigating his brilliant but difficult product development team at work. He creates systems, follows rules, and does whatever it takes to maintain harmony. But beneath his calm exterior, Marcus is drowning.Enter Dr. Valerie Mercer, "The Difficult Person Whisp...