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Happy at Work: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Workplace Psychological Harassment is a call to action for ending workplace psychological harassment. It’s about reaching a place of increased flow and flourishing at work after encountering, coping with and ultimately transcending the experience of harassment. Combining insights from personal lived experience with extensive research, the book reveals why workplace psychological harassment has become so prevalent, and provides practical tips and tools to build safer, happier work environments.
Readers have described the book as an engaging read, and an honest and accessible resource. It is filled with insights and tips to guide individuals and organisations in working together to create safer, more productive workplaces.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Dr. Liz Spencer is an authority on small business regulation and an expert on the regulation of power dynamics in business settings. Her career has spanned roles as a university dean, professor, lawyer, planner and business advisor.
Liz provides legal and consulting services and training in conflict management and healthy workplace relations. She is a leading advocate for equity in commercial law and conflict transformation, and is dedicated to equipping individuals and organisations with tools to cultivate safer, happier working lives for all.
The author of numerous publications, Liz is especially pleased to announce the release of her latest book, Happy at Work: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Workplace Psychological Harassment.
BUZZ
“As a collection of carefully curated case studies and personal insights, this is a wonderful piece of work, both sympathetic and nuanced.”
– Ken Yin, Lecturer Business and Law, Edith Cowan University
“I think it’s a great book. …It was genuinely helpful for me to read. …I really wish this stuff was embedded in corporate culture …. It saddens me that psychological abuse in any context is made out to be a difficult topic or shameful topic to talk about. It is like mould - it thrives when kept in the dark and stillness, and dies when exposed to sun and air.”
– Leisha Browning, Higher Education and Health Care Sector Specialist
“…a very important book on workplace harassment.”
– Richard Heller, Emeritus Professor, Universities of Manchester, UK and Newcastle, Australia
“I really like this…Looking at it as a whole… describing the situation from a bird’s eye, it’s helpful and eye-opening... You do lose perspective a little when you are in it because it's harder to connect the dots and see the truth... On the ground it's messy and confusing but with perspective you see it for what it is.”
– Angela Jordan, Senior Specialist Curriculum Development
“I found this book very helpful, made me feel like I wasn’t so alone in my journey. Thank you for writing it.”
– Joyce Rieschiek, Services Officer, Queensland Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services