{"product_id":"flex-isbn-9781119795100","title":"FLEX","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to navigate disruption and embrace change as an opportunity to grow and succeed.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNever before has it been so urgent to understand how today's trends are shaping tomorrow’s labor force. As seismic shifts continue to change America's world of work in unprecedented ways, leaders must adapt to the rapidly evolving workplace using creative solutions for recruiting, engaging, and retaining a skilled workforce. Forward-thinking 'disruptors' who respond quickly to the new business environment will attract more talent, win more customers, and gain greater profits than those who make assumptions based on what has worked in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFLEX: A Leader's Guide to Staying Nimble and Mastering Transformative Change in the American Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e is your real-world guide to harnessing the power of change to increase employee satisfaction and secure long-term success in the marketplace. Rick Grimaldi, a labor relations attorney with decades of experience helping businesses respond effectively during pivotal moments, shares his valuable insights on the surprising and fundamental ways the world of work is reinventing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoid common pitfalls in today's cultural revolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster the creative education and training needed for tomorrow's workforce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdapt to a world becoming defined by technology and artificial intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead meaningfully on climate change and global health concerns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet the stage for creative collaboration and communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisregard outdated assumptions when making decisions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResponded quickly with new policies and procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate with sensitivity and transparency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddress uncomfortable organizational culture issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared for the disruptions that will inevitably come\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you lead a large corporation or own a small family business or you are the policy maker, \u003ci\u003eFLEX: A Leader's Guide to Staying Nimble and Mastering Transformative Change in the American Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e is your real-world blueprint for leading a profitable, healthy company into an ever-evolving future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The World Is Changing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 America Was Built on Change\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The People Who Work Are Changing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Way We Work Is Changing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Tools of Work Are Changing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Education We Need Is Changing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Climate Is Changing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Welcome to the New American Capitalism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e Index  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRICK GRIMALDI\u003c\/b\u003e is a partner at Fisher Phillips LLP, one of America’s preeminent management side labor and employment law firms. Rick’s unique perspective comes from his diverse career in high-ranking public service positions, as a human resources and labor relations professional for an international hi-tech company, and in private practice as a partner in a large law firm working with companies to help them adapt to the ever-changing business environment, achieve their workplace goals, and become better employers. Rick has been recognized as one of America’s best lawyers in three of the last four years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewww.rickgrimaldi.com   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerica was built on change. Throughout our history, we’ve been leaders, innovators, and creators—overcoming our fears to step into the new and stay at the forefront of developments in every area of life. As the pace of change increases, so do the challenges. Business leaders are facing greater hurdles to keeping up, but we have the courage we need to be up to the task. What we need now is a roadmap for conceptualizing the changes that are occurring on all sides of us and for embracing them as we move into the future. \u003ci\u003eFLEX\u003c\/i\u003e is that roadmap. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the world of work transforms before our eyes—with the gig economy, increasing diversity, automation and AI, and new tech tools—leaders in organizations large and small have a tremendous opportunity. If we follow the guidelines in this book, we can position ourselves at the vanguard of the next decade, becoming the “disruptors” who will write the new rules. In \u003ci\u003eFLEX: A Leader’s Guide to Staying Nimble and Mastering Transformative Change in the American Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e, national labor and employment authority Rick Grimaldi shows how the best leaders of today and tomorrow are navigating the changing tides and walks readers through the process of joining their ranks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose who dare to ignore the trends reshaping our world do so at their own peril. We are in the midst of a transition to an era of constant change. Constant change requires constant adaptation. It isn’t as hard as it sounds to become nimble enough to weather this transformation—and to realize even greater success as a result. \u003ci\u003eFLEX\u003c\/i\u003e gives readers the insight and inspiration to embrace the new world of work.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe future is already remaking your organization—will you embrace the opportunity to FLEX?\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday’s most transformative leaders understand that we are undergoing a seismic shift in the world of work. Employee motivations have changed. AI is driving a need for a highly educated, creative workforce. Diversity and accessibility are no longer just buzzwords, and climate change is forcing us to rethink everything. How will you cope with these changes? Will you rise to the challenge and develop the commitment, creativity, and adaptability to reinvent your organization for success in tomorrow’s world? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFLEX\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReshape your policies and procedures with creative solutions that work for everyone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecruit, motivate, train, and retain top talent in the age of the gig economy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMove away from the old “control and manage” model of work and embrace collaboration and communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmbrace new technologies and adapt your workforce accordingly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranscend outdated assumptions and business models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCultivate a willingness to take an unflinching look at uncomfortable organizational culture issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead your company to health and profitability in a world that is rapidly reinventing itself!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTo survive, we must lean into change. With the ideas and guidance in this book, you can begin to shape your organization into a forward-looking workplace that values creativity, promotes innovation, and fosters success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989220671717,"sku":"NP9781119795100","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119795100.jpg?v=1761783260","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/flex-isbn-9781119795100","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}