It doesn't have to be crazy at work

Jason Fried

eAudio - 2018

In this timely manifesto, the authors of the New York Times bestseller Rework broadly reject the prevailing notion that long hours, aggressive hustle, and "whatever it takes" are required to run a successful business today. In Rework, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson introduced a new path to working effectively. Now, they build on their message with a bold, iconoclastic strategy for creating the ideal company culture-what they call "the calm company." Their approach directly attack the chaos, anxiety, and stress that plagues millions of workplaces and hampers billions of workers every day. Long hours, an excessive workload, and a lack of sleep have become a badge of honor for modern professionals. But it should b...e a mark of stupidity, the authors argue. Sadly, this isn't just a problem for large organizations-individuals, contractors, and solopreneurs are burning themselves out the same way. The answer to better productivity isn't more hours-it's less waste and fewer things that induce distraction and persistent stress. It's time to stop celebrating Crazy, and start celebrating Calm, Fried and Hansson assert. Fried and Hansson have the proof to back up their argument. "Calm" has been the cornerstone of their company's culture since Basecamp began twenty years ago. Destined to become the management guide for the next generation, It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work is a practical and inspiring distillation of their insights and experiences. It isn't a book telling you what to do. It's a book showing you what they've done-and how any manager or executive no matter the industry or size of the company, can do it too.

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Published
[United States] : HarperAudio 2018.
Language
English
Corporate Author
hoopla digital
Main Author
Jason Fried (author)
Corporate Author
hoopla digital (-)
Other Authors
David Heinemeier Hansson (author)
Edition
Unabridged
Online Access
Instantly available on hoopla.
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1 online resource (1 audio file (3hr., 19 min.)) : digital
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
ISBN
9780062877086
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AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).
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Review by Library Journal Review

Most modern workplaces are chaotic and detrimental, argue Fried and Hansson (Rework; Remote). Happily, there's an alternative. In this guide, they share what has worked for their software company, Basecamp: namely, the concept of "Calm." "Calm is reasonable expectations.. Calm is about 40 hours of work a week." The authors dole out advice on fostering a healthy environment, from getting rid of the shared work calendar to allowing workers to go entirely off the grid when on vacation. They also suggest offering benefits such as paid sabbaticals, free gym memberships, and continuing education-options that help employees, not employers. VERDICT Anyone running small but successful businesses, especially those who care more about employees' welfare than the bottom line, may appreciate Fried and -Hansson's practical, plainspoken advice.--Melissa -Lockaby, Univ. of North Georgia Libs., Dahlonega © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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