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 Children are perhaps the greatest and the most wonderful gifts from God for most parents in the world. This has been so for ages, from time immemorial. Yet in this …

Digital transformation is not just about previously unimaginable technologies. Strategic digital transformation is about realising the value that can be achieved with the unique combination of people and technology that …

In her new book, Alice Major observes the comedy and the tragedy of this human-dominated moment on Earth. Addressing questions such as “Where do we fit in the universe?” all …

“Employee disengagement is an epidemic of epic proportions,” says Tim Eisenhauer, Co-founder of Axero Solutions and author of the newly released ‘Who the Hell Wants to Work for You: Mastering Employee Engagement’. MARGINALIA speaks with Eisenhauer to explore his new book and what organisations can do to improve engagement.

Everyone deserves a fantastic workplace, that enables meaningful work and enjoyable experiences. But what does a stimulating workplace look like? How can organisations create an uplifting place for their people to succeed? MARGINALIA speaks with author Neil Usher, who has just released his new book ‘The Elemental Workplace’, to explore what type of workplace contributes to employees’ sense of self-worth and wellbeing, and therefore benefits the organisation too.

In ‘The Strengths Book’, author Sally Bibb explores and explains why strengths matter at work, as opposed to weaknesses. In this interview, Bibb tells MARGINALIA how and why deepening your understanding of your strengths can lead to lasting performance improvement, fulfilment and engagement.

In her new book, ‘Embracing Progress’, Sophie Wade enthusiastically supports adaptation and advancement, providing readers with practical guidance on how to prepare for the future of work. MARGINALIA spoke with Wade to discuss the key priorities that organisations and individuals should focus on to make meaningful progress.

Machines are becoming embedded in every area of business, enhancing many operational processes. So what’s going to help people stay relevant at work? According to University of Virginia Darden School of Business Professor, Ed Hess, “the quality of the human component of the organisation” is very much needed. MARGINALIA spoke with Hess to discuss his new book, Humility Is the New Smart.

There’s a myth that some people are ‘creative types’ while others are not. Rob Eastaway, author of ‘Any Ideas?’, argues that everyone has valuable ideas all the time. In this interview, Eastaway explains the importance of creative problem-solving for the future of work. Everyone can be creative, given the right conditions.

Jacob Morgan, author of ‘The Employee Experience Advantage’ (the sequel to ‘The Future of Work’), has spent the last two years researching how organisations move beyond employee engagement tactics.

Gloria Lombardi caught up with freelance writer and editor Richard Martin to discuss what to expect from The Neo-Generalist, a new book that he has co-authored with Kenneth Mikkelsen.

A new book, “Real Focus”, succinctly summarises our work lives as being an “epidemic of busyness,” and offers simple steps to help readers fight against the lost art of concentration.

In “Big Data in Practice,” author Bernard Marr beautifully translates the complex subject of data into something that anyone can understand.

The Fear-Free Organization by Paul Brown, Joan Kingsley and Sue Paterson, describes why building a company “fearlessly” is now imperative.

In his book, “Collaborating in a Social Era”, Oscar Berg explores how to create collaborative working environments that are suitable to the 21st Century.

In his latest book “Shareology,” author and and CEO of PureMatter Bryan Kramer, dives into the fundamentals of social business.

David Grossman’s new book promises the simplest steps to improve your leadership style. Gloria Lombardi reviews.

Gloria Lombardi interviews Shel Israel, author of ‘Lethal Generosity’ – the sequel to ‘Age of Context’ holds great expectations among tech enthusiasts.

Sarah Cook’s new book describes the behaviours of leaders who successfully create and execute a clear vision around both customer and employee engagement.

From Walter Isaacson to Jacob Morgan, Katie Macaulay, David Cowan, Sylvana Storey, Robin Ryde and architects 00:/, Gloria Lombardi picks and reviews some of the best summer reads out there.