Managing to Stay out of Court: How to Avoid the Eight Deadly Sins of Mismanagement »

In the past 20 years, the number of employment discrimination cases has increased by more than 2,000 percent. This practical guide helps companies avoid the most common types of employment lawsuits through the development of strong people-management skills.

Library Journal

Workplace litigation is on the increase in this country, and attorney Janove artfully demonstrates how an employer can avoid stepping into this potential minefield. In a new book designed to "lead, mentor and develop employees while keeping the lawyers at bay," Janove points out that managers get themselves into trouble through a lack of effective communication. When employees fear that information is being withheld from them, a mindset is created that the author calls "brainlock." Once this occurs, a trip through the legal system may not be far off. The author skillfully lists eight basic managerial sins and shows managers how to convert each sin into a virtue that will improve workplace morale. Constructed almost like a workbook with checklists to follow, this is an extraordinarily useful book that will benefit managers and workers. Strongly recommended for all business collections.-Richard Drezen, Washington Post/New York City Bureau Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.