Bøger af Daniel Barnett

First came the night. Then came the lullaby. Now Mariah Nowak must enlist the aid of young Marcos Walker, caretaker to a small town in southwestern Nevada, if John is to survive the fevered ruin of his dreams. But they aren't alone in this dark new world. And the sleeping don't rest easily.

This book offers an all-encompassing guide to resolving and preventing conflict in the workplace, written for UK HR Professionals and SME owners. Packed with pragmatic advice and real-life anecdotes, this book is designed to enhance your conflict management skills and legal understanding, helping to maintain a harmonious work environment.What You'll Find Inside: Types of Workplace Conflict: Delve into the root causes and classifications of conflict, offering a foundational understanding crucial for any HR professional.Grievance Procedures: In-depth advice on navigating grievance procedures, with focus on procedural fairness and legal compliance.Managing Disciplinary Actions: Your guide to conducting disciplinary hearings, managing appeals, and ensuring fair dismissals.Mediation & Conciliation: Explore different informal approaches to dispute resolution, and how to effectively mediate between conflicting parties.Preventing Future Conflict: Strategies to build a work environment resistant to conflict, focusing on clear communication, staff well-being, and promoting a culture of respect and dignity.Benefits for UK HR Professionals and SME Owners: Legal Compliance: Ensure your procedures align with UK employment laws, reducing the risk of costly tribunals.Conflict Prevention: Proactive measures to foster a culture that deters conflict, saving emotional and financial costs down the line.Staff Well-being: Learn how to conduct pulse surveys, and implement well-being passports to check the emotional health of your workforce.Up-to-date Guidance: Includes the most recent legislative changes and government consultations, like the EHRC technical guidance on preventing sexual harassment.Expert Insight: Real-life scenarios and solutions from members of the HR Inner Circle that provide a grounded view into effective conflict management.Equip yourself with the tools to master conflict resolution and prevention, contributing to a more harmonious and legally compliant work environment.

Navigating the complexities of employment law and understanding the implications of constructive dismissal can be a daunting task for HR professionals. 'Constructive Dismissal' offers an in-depth guide designed to simplify these intricate legal procedures and case laws for those involved in Human Resource Management in the UK.From foundational cases like Western Excavating Ltd v Sharp, which set the test for constructive dismissal, to important judgments like Malik v Bank of Credit and Commerce International that introduced the 'Malik term' of mutual trust and confidence, this book covers it all. In addition to discussing significant case law, 'Constructive Dismissal' also provides valuable insights into contractual terms, employer obligations, and employee rights. Key FeaturesComprehensive Case Analysis: An extensive look at landmark cases that have shaped constructive dismissal law in the UK.Real-world Application: Strategies for mitigating legal risks and establishing best practices in an HR setting.In-depth Appendices: Detailed appendices provide additional resources, including top constructive dismissal cases, checklists, and best practice guidelines.Legally Updated: All information is current as of 2023, ensuring you're relying on up-to-date legal analysis. Who Should Read This?HR ManagersEmployment Law SolicitorsCorporate ExecutivesLabour Relations SpecialistsStudents of Employment LawWhether you're an experienced HR professional or new to the field, 'Constructive Dismissal' is an indispensable resource for staying ahead in today's complex legal landscape.

Summer crashes to an end on a winding road. Just like that, football superstar Joel Harper finds himself rolling his wheelchair into a new school in a strange town. Soon he's making friends of misfits, taking lessons in Iron Maiden, and trying to keep away from a ruthless bully with a penchant for switchblades. Little is he aware, something ancient and wounded has awoken deep beneath the tiny mountain community, and when it surfaces, all of Honaw will know its pain.

Something else. These are the words John Hawthorne whispers on a forgotten back road when a passing cloud reveals the moon. Something else. For the moon cannot shine without the sun, and so its presence above can only mean there are other forces at play behind the night. Terrible, unspeakable forces, whose designs for humanity will soon become known . . . LULLABY is the second volume of the NIGHTMARELAND CHRONICLES, an ongoing serialized adventure horror epic following one man's journey to reach his estranged daughter in a world claimed by eternal night.

When his marriage crumbles, Mark Currier takes up residence in the abandoned seaside hotel where he once worked.But he is not alone. Something creeps the dark halls inside Longreave. Something cold and wet that will teach Mark to be human again . . . and to be afraid.For there are other forces waking. In the rat-infested cellar. In the labyrinth of the annex. In the house he shared with his estranged wife, Alice. Old loves and older horrors. Hideous revelations that will tear down the walls between Mark and Alice, or destroy them both.

When Mike Roberts kicks over a homeless woman's cup of change, she whispers a cryptic warning: "Mind the cracks . . ."Now the Boston he knows and loves is unraveling around him. But his life is not the only thing at stake. His mother, a once acclaimed writer lost in the late stages of Alzheimer's, depends on him to have a home. And then there's her caretaker, Cassie, who might want something more from Mike than the friendship they've long shared.As his city balances on a razor's edge, Mike will have to hunt down the daughter of the woman he wronged and uncover their terrible family secret . . . or be plunged into a world of crawling horrors and unspeakable hunger.A world from which no one has ever returned