Working Scared: Achieving Success in Trying Times (Jossey Bass Business & Management Series) - Hardcover

"A practical work recommAnded to employees generally, and to management persons who need to recognize today's business challenges in both theoretical and practical terms." —Littleton M. Maxwell, E. Claiborne Robins School of Business, University of Richmond

"Practical suggestions aimed at reducing the negative feelings produced by change."

"Almost everyone is working scared in today's business climate of acquisitions, mergers, layoffs, and increased workloads. This book offers workers (and their managers) practical tips on how to keep their cool." —Geraldine Fein, president and chief professional officer, Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter

"Working Scared should help managers and employees alike succeed in the nineties. Its real world approach to dealing with the eight 'hot buttons' is excellent." —Justin T. Rogers, Jr., chairman of the board, Ohio Edison

"Follow the advice given by Wexley and Silverman and you'll be prepared to meet and master the major changes sweeping through American business." —Catherine Higgs, human resource research director, Allstate Insurance Company

"For employees feeling insecure about their jobs, pressured by overwhelming workloads, uncertain about their future with their company--or uncertain that their company has a future--Wexley and Silverman's book brings calm, reassurance and a sensible plan of action." —Ivan A. Jones, assistant vice president, personnel research and development, Knight-Ridder, Inc.