Showing results for "Alex" in Workplace Culture

Silicon Valley technology is transforming the way we work, and Uber is leading the charge. Upending our understanding of work in the digital age, Uberland paints a future where any of us might be managed by a faceless boss. Based on award-winning technology ethnographer Alex Rosenblat's experience of riding over 5,000 miles with Uber drivers, daily visits to online forums, and face-to-face discussions with senior Uber employees, Uberland goes beyond the headlines to reveal the complicated politics of popular technologies that are manipulating both workers and consumers.

When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and high-performing culture at Netflix, where she was chief talent officer. In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, she shares what she learned there and elsewhere in Silicon Valley.

Boundaries, Priorities, and Finding Work-Life Balance is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like: How do I set clear boundaries around my work life and my personal life? How can I pursue my passions while making time for my job? What are the signs of burnout and how do I conserve my energy? What steps can I take to protect my mental health at work?

DAS ERFOLGSPRINZIP DER TECHNOLOGIE-GIGANTEN. Google revolutionierte die Internetsuche, Amazon etablierte den Onlinehandel und Facebook verkörpert den Erfolg der sozialen Medien. Microsoft verhalf dem PC und Apple dem Smartphone zum Durchbruch. Sie alle zählen heute zu den wertvollsten Konzernen der Welt und ein Ende ihres Erfolgs ist nicht in Sicht. Der preisgekrönte Journalist Alex Kantrowitz führte über 130 Interviews mit vielen Insidern, wie etwa Mark Zuckerberg.

Over the past decade, a small number of companies have changed every aspect of how we live, work and play. These Outpacers have become enormous global businesses, with companies like Google, Amazon, Netflix, Salesforce, Meta, Tesla and Apple all totally redefining what a successful organisation looks and feels like. Each chapter in Outpacer focusses on an Outpacer characteristic required for organisational greatness and features examples of what it is and how to achieve it.

Is your team willing to propose game-changing ideas and offer diverse opinions? Will they take personal risks for the sake of your company and its reputation? Most leaders can't answer yes to these questions, especially during critical times of change.