{"product_id":"a-survival-guide-to-managing-employees-from-hell-handling-idiots-whiners-slackers-and-other-workplace-demons-9780814474082","title":"A Survival Guide to Managing Employees from Hell: Handling Idiots, Whiners, Slackers, and Other Workplace Demons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom whiners and wastrels to the needy and nefarious, this helpful and humorous guide gives you the tools you need to handle any type of difficult employee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll managers get saddled with \"problem\" employees from time to time, but what sets great managers apart is how they deal with them. Drawing from real-life stories, \u003cem\u003eA Survival Guide to Managing Employees from Hell\u003c\/em\u003e provides you with practical advice for handling a wide range of difficult types, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Impossible \"I\"s: Incompetents, Idiots, and Imbeciles -- clueless employees who simply don't know what they're doing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bull in the Office China Shop -- the frequently angry worker ready to confront anyone and everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Party-Time Performer -- the employee who, although great with people, constantly turns work-time into fun-time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI've Got a Problem -- employees whose work is compromised by any of a range of personal demons, from drug and alcohol problems to emotional issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Gini Graham Scott's advice springs largely from common sense, acknowledging there isn't just one way to handle a difficult worker. For any manger or supervisor looking for tips on effectively managing troublesome workers, look no further than \u003cem\u003eA Survival Guide to Managing Employees from Hell.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Gini Graham Scott, Ph.D. (Oakland, CA) is the founder and director of Changemakers and Creative Communications \u0026amp; Research. She is the author of 35 books, including \"A Survival Guide for Working with Bad Bosses \" and\" A Survival Guide for Working with Humans.\" She wrote the \"Work it Right!\" column for the \"Oakland Tribu\"ne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amacom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50503921434898,"sku":"9780814474082","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d2af9af-b848-4ef7-a38f-1846ebc3a4df.jpg?v=1730804740","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-survival-guide-to-managing-employees-from-hell-handling-idiots-whiners-slackers-and-other-workplace-demons-9780814474082","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}