We spend much of our time at work and boredom can be depressing. But when Monday comes, many are already looking forward to the weekend and the prospect of an escape. How did work become so exhausting and stressful? Is there something we can do to improve it?

Based on the popular Economist column Bartleby, Philip Coggan revolutionizes the rules of work to help us survive day-to-day life. Covering a wide range of topics, he encourages us to cut out pointless jargon, meaningless bureaucracy, and endless meetings in order to find a new, more creative—and less frustrating—way to get by and advance in our jobs.

Witty, original, and endlessly insightful, this is the guide for stressed employees and tired managers. As Rousseau might say: "Man is born free, but everywhere he is trapped in a meeting." If you've thought there must be a better way, this book is for you.

Pages: 208, Year of Publication: 0509, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm