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Work Rules!

Book • 2015
In 'Work Rules!

', Laszlo Bock shares insights from his time as the head of People Operations at Google, revealing why Google is consistently rated one of the best places to work.

The book distills 15 years of intensive worker R&D into counterintuitive principles that are easy to implement.

It covers topics such as company culture, hiring practices, and management strategies, providing practical advice on how to create a high-performing and creative workplace.

Bock also includes examples from various industries and challenges conventional wisdom on hiring, training, and compensating employees.

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