Audiobooks by Bloomsbury Publishing

Using Social Media for Work: How to maintain professional etiquette online

"Bloomsbury presents Using Social Media for Work by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Lucy Price-Lewis. Essential reading for anyone who has to work with social media in a professional capacity, from using networking sites to marketing their businesses or employers. Many people use social media every day – and it can be a vital tool in professional life. Whether you're polishing an online CV, contributing to a chat group relating to your industry sector, or using Instagram to highlight goods and services, the professional face you present needs to be strategically different to the 'social' posts that you may make outside of work. Using Social Media at Work is an easy to read, pocket-sized guide that can be dipped into for advice, tips and guidance – perfect for reading in a lunch break or on a commute. It is the ultimate etiquette guide for anyone nervous about using social media in professional settings, including: top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists of the best sources of further help."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Lucy Price-Lewis (Narrator)

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Work Well From Home: Staying effective in the age of remote and hybrid working

"Bloomsbury presents Work Well From Home by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Lucy Price-Lewis. Filled with help on making working from home work for you, including setting up your workspace, working as part of a virtual team, managing professional relationships, and dealing with feelings of isolation. The pandemic and the resulting lockdowns have reshaped the way that many people work. From commuting to an office on a daily basis, many companies are now adopting more hybrid ways of working – with the result that many more of us are working from home on a much more regular basis. Work Well From Home can help you to target problem areas and build the most effective work patterns that will boost your productivity while also protecting your mental health. Filled with help on making working from home work for you, this book covers a range of essential issues, including setting up an efficient workspace, being an effective member of a virtual team, managing professional relationships, dealing with feelings of isolation, and monitoring your physical and mental well-being. It contains: a quiz to assess strengths and weaknesses, step-by-step guidance and action points, top tips to bear in mind for the future, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, and summaries of key points."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Lucy Price-Lewis (Narrator)

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Tackle Office Nightmares: How to cope with tricky situations and people

"Bloomsbury presents Tackle Office Nightmares by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Lucy Price-Lewis. A clear guide that offers solutions and advice on a wide range of contemporary issues, from how to defuse tense situations, to where to turn if you think you are being discriminated against, to stepping in to help others. While we'd all like a quiet life, there are some workplace situations that can't be ignored. Both virtually and in offices, bullying and discrimination remain problems for many organizations and their employees. At the same time, key customers can be ever more demanding, won't take no for an answer and aren't afraid to tell you so. Tackle Office Nightmares offers solutions and step-by-step advice to navigating these issues and maintaining a harmonious working environment. It features step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points and lists of handy books and weblinks."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Lucy Price-Lewis (Narrator)

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Survive Office Politics: How to overcome problems, dramas and conflicts at work

"Bloomsbury presents Survive Office Politics by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Mark Meadows. A practical guide to office politics, including step-by-step advice on how to navigate difficult situations, work out who is doing what and why, and how to keep cool under pressure. All workplaces, whether in person or remote, are affected by the intrigues of office politics. Survive Office Politics is full of practical advice on how to cope with difficult situations and people and get on with your job. This book offers practical help on how to keep cool under pressure, watch out for danger signs, deal with a difficult situation, and work out who is doing what and why. It features step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists of handy books and weblinks."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Mark Meadows (Narrator)

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Manage Your Boss: How to build a great working relationship with your manager

"Bloomsbury presents Manage Your Boss by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Mark Meadows. Professional advice to help you manage one of your most important relationships at work, showing you how to communicate more effectively and openly, and allowing you to build a rewarding and healthy relationship with your manager. Of all the working relationships you have with colleagues, the one with your boss is probably the most important. How it functions can make the all difference between looking forward to going to work in the morning, or actively dreading it. Moving part of the relationship online, and having to communicate via emails or video calls, has the potential to make things even more challenging. Whether you already have a good relationship that you want to build on, or a fraught one that you feel can be improved, this book can help. Manage Your Boss offers practical and effective advice on surviving personality clashes, delegating upwards, developing your influencing and diplomacy skills, and boosting your chances of promotion."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Mark Meadows (Narrator)

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Negotiate Successfully: How to find win-win situations and still get what you need

"Bloomsbury presents Negotiate Successfully by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Mark Meadows. A clear explanation of the art of negotiation, with practical advice on how to prepare, how to keep cool under pressure, and how body language can be used to your advantage. All of us negotiate every day in different ways – whether that's in a work setting, using professional partners, or even at home. But for many people it's a nerve-wracking experience that leaves them feeling awkward, tongue-tied and at a disadvantage. This book will explain the dynamics of a successful negotiation, allowing you to understand the full process and apply the guidance to your own situations. It will help you to build your confidence and allow you to find the results that are right for you, with practical advice on the basic principles of negotiation, how to prepare, how to keep cool under pressure, and how to understand and use body language to achieve your goals. Negotiate Successfully contains a quiz to assess strengths and weaknesses, step-by-step guidance and action points, top tips to bear in mind for the future, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, as well as summaries of the key points."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Mark Meadows (Narrator)

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Writing Skills for Business: How to communicate clearly to get your message across

"Bloomsbury presents Writing Skills for Business by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Mark Meadows. Everything you need to know about writing for business – from working out the message you want to send, to understanding your audience. As everyone adjusts to hybrid and remote ways of working with others around the world, and we develop more ways of communicating, how you can use words to engage, inform, persuade, or sell to others is increasingly important. And writing clear, error-free content that is appropriate for its intended purpose is something that anyone can learn to do. Writing Skills for Business is packed full of quick tips and nuggets of advice on how to communicate better in your writing. From choosing the most relevant type of communication, to understanding the needs of your intended audience, and selecting the right layout and the most persuasive tone and style, this new guide will help you produce the most effective communications – whether that's internal reports, business plans, day-to-day emails and team briefings, social media posts or slideshow presentations. Practical, easy to read and jargon-free, the book contains step-by-step guidance and action points, top tips to bear in mind for the future, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and some resources links for those looking to improve their writing skills even further."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Mark Meadows (Narrator)

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Assert Yourself: How to find your voice and make your mark

"Bloomsbury presents Assert Yourself by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Kate White. The essential guide to making your voice heard and having your efforts recognised. Do you find it hard to say 'no'? Are you tongue-tied in important meetings? Bored of 'mansplaining' when you know that you're the best qualified person on a particular topic? Understanding the difference between being assertive and being aggressive can be a crucial lesson on your career journey, and Assert Yourself can help you find your voice and stand up for yourself. Full of practical advice on how to change the way you work and live for the better, the book contains a self-assessment quiz, step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, and summaries of key points."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Kate White (Narrator)

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Succeed as a New Manager: How to inspire your team and be a great boss

"Bloomsbury presents Succeed as a New Manager by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Lucy Price-Lewis. Everything a first-time manager needs to know about leading and managing other people. It's great to find yourself with a new promotion and to suddenly have fresh challenges at work. But managing other people can be a daunting responsibility when it's your first time – particularly if you find yourself as the boss of former colleagues or friends. Packed with practical advice, Succeed as a New Manager will help you sail through issues such as getting to know your team, dealing with internal politics, the rise of hybrid and remote working, motivating others, and celebrating success. Whatever your new job, Succeed As a New Manager will help you find your feet and get great results along the way. This book also includes a quiz, step-by-step action points, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, top tips, and summaries of key points."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Lucy Price-Lewis (Narrator)

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Get That Job: CVs and Resumes: How to make sure you stand out from the crowd

"Bloomsbury presents Get That Job: CVs and Resumes by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Mark Meadows. The ultimate guide to marketing yourself in a CV or resume, and ensuring you make a professional impression in any job search. The job market has never been more competitive, and marketing yourself can be tricky. And nothing raises a red flag for an employer than a poorly-written or badly-presented CV or resume. This handy guide offers practical, step-by-step advice on preparing, writing, and presenting an impressive document – either on paper or online – that will help you to 'get your foot in the door' with prospective employers. Covering essential issues such as identifying your goals, creating different types of CV, or coming up with a fantastic and persuasive letter to go with them, this is a must-read for job hunters at any stage of their career."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Mark Meadows (Narrator)

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Deal With Stress: Improving your health through changing how you work

"Bloomsbury presents Deal With Stress by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Ric Jerrom. This handy guide offers practical solutions and step-by-step advice on combating and managing stress so that you can achieve the best work-life balance. While it's sometimes said that a little stress is good for you, too much can damage your health, jeopardise your performance at work, and affect your relationships. With the rise of remote and hybrid working, such issues are only becoming more common, and it's too easy to feel worn down and exhausted by stress and worry. With a self-assessment quiz, step-by-step action points, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, and summaries of key points, Deal With Stress will help you to identify and understand the causes, recognise the symptoms, and find the right answers to put you back in control. You will find actionable solutions and practical advice on combating stress and ensuring you can have the best possible work-life balance."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Ric Jerrom (Narrator)

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Manage Projects Successfully

"Bloomsbury presents Manage Projects Successfully by Bloomsbury Publishing, read by Ric Jerrom. A guide to the essential skills of project management, enabling you to bring in projects on time and within budget. Juggling all the tasks and resources you need to make a project run smoothly can seem like an onerous task – from engaging with stakeholders and scoping out the full specification of the project, through to keeping a rein on costs and sticking to schedules. Manage Projects Successfully offers calm and practical advice to help you with setting priorities, communicating with others, monitoring progress and dealing with unexpected events. Practical, easy to read and jargon-free, the book contains a quiz to assess strengths and weaknesses, step-by-step guidance and action points, top tips to bear in mind for the future, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, and summaries of key points."

Bloomsbury Publishing (Author), Ric Jerrom (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Bloomsbury Publishing

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