Work Rules! by Laszlo Bock Summary
Overview of Work Rules!
Google's revolutionary HR bible by Laszlo Bock reveals why treating employees like founders transformed workplace culture worldwide. Named "HR Executive of the Year," Bock's TED-talk-style insights have influenced countless companies. What workplace rule are you breaking that's costing top talent?
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The Revolutionary Workplace That Defies Convention
What if your workplace trusted you completely, eliminated traditional management hierarchy, and still outperformed nearly every competitor? This isn't a utopian fantasy but the reality at Google, where unconventional people practices have created one of the world's most valuable companies. Google consistently ranks as the #1 Best Company to Work For across multiple countries while receiving over 2 million job applications annually. The company's approach to creating an environment where talented people thrive isn't just for tech giants - these practices have proven effective across industries from manufacturing to healthcare. Google's story begins with founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, whose backgrounds profoundly influenced their vision. Larry's grandfather was an autoworker who carried weapons to protect himself from his employer, while Sergey's family fled Soviet anti-Semitism. Both benefited from Montessori education, which encouraged questioning authority and independent thinking. When creating Google, they weren't just building a search engine - they were crafting a fundamentally different workplace where "Googlers are everything" and anyone could act as a founder, regardless of title or tenure.
The Three Pillars: Mission, Transparency, and Voice
Finding Exceptional Talent Through Better Hiring
Freedom, Ownership, and Dismantling Power Structures
Performance Management That Actually Works
Managing Performance Extremes: Best and Worst Performers
Building a Better Workplace Starting Tomorrow
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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