Mark Price

Workplace happiness doesn't always come easily, but the effort pays off. When you're happy at work, you thrive personally, professionally and mentally. It's our own responsibility to be happy at work. It's not he responsibility of our boss, or our colleagues, or the organization for whom we work. Being happy at work is also in your best interest too. Research shows that happy employees are likely to earn more, have better mental health and are more likely to be promoted. In this book, WorkL founder Mark Price, sets out what it is that makes people happy, or not-so-happy at work and he explains how you can measure happiness and improve the situation. Work Happier is written for anyone in any workplace anywhere. Whether you work on the shop floor or the board room, or if you're customer-facing or in a support role, this easy-to-read book will empower you to take control of your working life.

Being happy in the workplace can sometimes be difficult. But it's worth putting in the effort, because the results are worth it. It's our own responsibility to be happy at work. It's not he responsibility of our boss, or our colleagues, or the organization for whom we work. Being happy at work is also in your best interest too. Research shows that happy employees are likely to earn more, have better mental health and are more likely to be promoted. In this book, WorkL founder Mark Price, sets out what it is that makes people happy, or not-so-happy at work and he explains how your can measure happiness and improve the situation. Work Happier is written for anyone in any workplace anywhere. Whether you work on the shop floor or the board room, or if you're customer-facing or in a support role, this easy-to-read book will empower you to take control of your working life.

SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2025 - Wellness & Wellbeing Happiness 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 drive growth and how should business leaders develop happier companies? In Happy Economics, business expert Mark Price clearly demonstrates why the opportunity represented by happiness is huge for businesses. Using real-world examples of those organizations who have got it right, he explains what happiness economics is, why happiness metrics matter, connects high levels of happiness with high performance, explores how to create happy teams and shows you how to craft a corporate happiness plan that can be used by any business.

SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2025 - Wellness & Wellbeing Happiness 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 drive growth and how should business leaders develop happier companies? In Happy Economics, business expert Mark Price clearly demonstrates why the opportunity represented by happiness is huge for businesses. Using real-world examples of those organizations who have got it right, he explains what happiness economics is, why happiness metrics matter, connects high levels of happiness with high performance, explores how to create happy teams and shows you how to craft a corporate happiness plan that can be used by any business.

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Long, long ago when kings ruled the land, dragons filled the sky and magic still existed, two children stumbled upon the game of chess. This is your chance to play it with them . . . Packed with interactive puzzles and games, join Pip and Holly on a magical fairy-tale adventure and become a chess master.

Private Sector Strategies for Public Service LeadersNo corner of the government or public sector has been spared from budget turmoil in recent years. Among budget cuts, increased requirements, and new threats and challenges, governments typically balance the scales through (1) increased funding and/ or (2) rationalizing services or service levels. This book gives you a third option. It’s called high performance, and it’s been implemented in the private sector—with great success—for more than two decades. This hands-on guide, written by the global consultants from Accenture, shows you how to apply these business principles in any public organization. Learn how to:Improve the outcomes you deliver— while lowering the cost to deliver them. Streamline your operations—by increasing speed, agility, and efficiency. Build a high-performance “anatomy” to strengthen your organization. Manage assets, decrease risks and losses, and deliver true excellence. Featuring case studies from the public sector, including federal, state, local, agencies, bureaus, and departments, this unique guide takes you inside government organizations, where high performance “anatomy” is already making a difference. You’ll discover low-cost techniques deployed by the Naval Air Systems Command and the IRS, as well as high-performance solutions for problems as diverse as homeland security, disaster response, health care costs, and dwindling resources. High Performance Government provides a proven method for adapting to the “New Normal” of lower budgets by showing you how to do even more with even less—creating a learning, working environment that reacts to change. This is how the top companies in the world increase productivity and profits through any market conditions. From Wall Street to Washington and Main Street, real success is driven by execution excellence. This book gives you the solutions you need to lower cost and create a leaner more efficient organization. Praise for Building High Performance Government“Building High Performance Government is a fast read with a big message. It explains how the inevitable downsizing of governments at all levels—federal, state, local—doesn’t have to also mean fewer or lower-quality services. This book highlights viable strategies already in use today to create better alignment and greater productivity in government.”—Graham Richards, Former Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana“Every level of government is experiencing a budget crunch these days, and that always results in slashing services. This book can help public sector leaders find another option—how to deliver on their core mission at a much lower cost.”—Sean O’Keefe, CEO , EADS North America, former Administrator of NASA, former Secretary of the Navy and former chancellor of Louisiana State University (LSU)“A solid read for federal, state, and local government leaders wondering how to ‘do more, without more.’ Building High Performance Government focuses on the main things that leaders can do to help their organization get more out of each tax dollar while also improving quality and speed—an absolutely essential requirement in today’s fiscally constrained environment.”—David Melcher, Senior Vice President, ITT Corporation; President, ITT Defense & Information Solutions, US Army Lieut enant General (Ret.) formerly the Army’s Military Deputy for Budget and Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs in the Pentagon

Vital tools for implementing Lean Six Sigma--what they are, how they work, and which to useThe Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook is today's most complete and results-based reference to the tools and concepts needed to understand, implement, and leverage Lean Six Sigma. The only guide that groups tools by purpose and use, this hands-on reference provides:Analyses of nearly 100 tools and methodologies--from DMAIC and Pull Systems to Control Charts and Pareto Charts Detailed explanations of each tool to help you know how, when, and why to use it for maximum efficacy Sections for each tool explaining how to create it, how to interpret what you find, and expert tips Lean Six Sigma is today's leading technique to maximize production efficiency and maintain control over each step in the managerial process. With The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook, you'll discover how to propel your organization to new levels of competitive success--one tool at a time.