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How to foster happier employees for a healthier bottom line Managers could learn a lot from a message echoed by generations of dairy farmers: «Contented cows give better milk.» This book is not, repeat, not a management tome. In this fully revised and expanded edition to a book which absolutely, positively makes the case that treating people right is one of the best things any business can do for its bottom line, Contented Cows Still Give Better Milk offers sound, practical advice for those who know that their reputation as an employer is as important as bandwidth. Offers updated case studies and new examples from on-site research in a number of real organizations, as well as inspiring examples of companies that know how to do it right . . . and few that didn't Fad-free prescriptive advice informed by the authors' combined four-plus decades of training and consulting with thousands of managers and employees, conducting employee engagement surveys, and translating the attendant learning to management audiences in a form they can appreciate and use Coauthor Bill Catlette's Bottom Line Leadership Seminar has helped thousands of managers become more effective leaders Direct from the horse's . . . actually cow's mouth, this fully revised and expanded second edition will teach readers that having a focused, engaged, and capably led workforce is one of the best things any organization can do for its bottom line.

Cathy Glass has been a foster carer for over 20 years, caring for over 50 children as well as bringing up three of own.Drawing on years of training and personal experience, Cathy shares many of her tips and ideas on child-rearing, from the effective 3Rs: Request, Repeat and Reassure. She addresses many of the challenges faced by parents whose children suffer from behavioural problems such as autism and ADHD and provides advice on the best techniques in dealing with these issues.She also explains how tasty and nutritious meals can improve well-being, behaviour and overall family life whilst providing quick and easy dishes to serve from simple lentil soup to a hearty toad-in-the-hole.From establishing meal routines to dealing with sibling rivalry Cathy’s clear and expert guide presents all you need to know on how to bring up children in the modern world. An important addition to every family home.

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.A man struggles to regain the love of his wife before she leaves him. He asks for Parker Pyne’s help to save his marriage, but when dealing with matters of the heart they do not always follow a plan…

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.When civilian life proves too dull for Major Wilbrahams he contacts Parker Pyne in order to escape his boredom. Pyne’s assistant arranges a chance meeting with the beautiful Freda Clegg and the two join forces, but on leaving for Africa they encounter more than they had bargained for.