{"product_id":"michellekingthefix","title":"Michelle King - The Fix","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by Michelle King. Themes include Business \u0026amp; Economics, Careers, Human Resources \u0026amp; Personnel Management, Economics, Social Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A passionate, practical roadmap for addressing inequality and finally making our workplaces work for women\" Arianna Huffington\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Foreword by Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For years, we've been telling women that in order to succeed at work, they have to change themselves first - \u003ci\u003elean in\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003enegotiate like a man, don't act too nicely or you won't get the corner office\u003c\/i\u003e. But after sixteen years working with major Fortune 500 companies as a gender equality expert, Michelle King has realised one simple truth - the tired advice of fixing women doesn't fix anything.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The truth is that workplaces are gendered; they were designed by men for men. Because of this, most organisations unconsciously carry the idea of an 'ideal worker', typically a straight, white man who doesn't have to juggle work and family commitments. Based on King's research and exclusive interviews with major companies and thought leaders, \u003ci\u003eThe Fix\u003c\/i\u003e reveals why denying the fact that women are held back just because they are women - what she calls \u003ci\u003egender denial - \u003c\/i\u003eis the biggest obstacle holding women back at work and outlines the hidden sexism and invisible barriers women encounter at work every day. Women who speak up are seen as pushy. Women who ask for a pay rise are seen as difficult. Women who spend hours networking don't get the same career benefits as men do. Because women don't look like the ideal worker and can't behave like the ideal worker, they are passed over for promotions, paid less, and pushed out of the workforce, not because they aren't good enough, but because they aren't men.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this fascinating and empowering book, King outlines the invisible barriers that hold women back at all stages of their careers, and provides readers with a clear set of takeaways to thrive despite the sexist workplace, as they fight for change from within. Gender equality is not about women, and it is not about men - it is about making workplaces work for everyone. Together, we can fix work, not women.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll books at Vastela are pre-owned. Condition varies from good to near-new. No book is sold in unacceptable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vastela Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57883543568758,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7144\/1981\/files\/9781471193040.jpg?v=1778937404","url":"https:\/\/www.vastelabooks.com\/products\/michellekingthefix","provider":"Vastela Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}