Overview

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, trends already underway towards the Future of Work and the gig economy rapidly and unexpectantly accelerated. Physical isolation, travel restrictions, and social distancing challenged organizations to rethink how work gets done and by whom, with ramifications that will stretch beyond the pandemic. Punching the Clock explores how well workers are likely to both navigate and adapt to this new Future of Work, using the best of psychological science as a guide. Although the nature of work might have changed, the drives and needs of workers have not. Psychologists working across disciplines have amassed a deep understanding of these psychological forces, and when brought to bear on the changing workplace landscape, this knowledge can inform our ability to adapt and thrive. By drawing together cognitive, social, and organizational psychology with empirical research of the workplace, Ungemah examines the extent to which the Future of Work and the gig economy can be realized without breaking down the social fabric that holds the workplace together.

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"""Leaders who believe we should return to pre-pandemic ways of working should bypass this book. Punching the Clock suggests we can create a future of work that transcends us beyond old-school power plays and systemic discrimination, but only if we commit to learning from the past and doing things differently in the future."" -- Kristi Fox, Chief Human Resources Officer, Securian Financial ""Punching the Clock takes a fresh approach on recognized psychology topics applied anew to the workplace by an author with great experience, enthusiasm and understanding of the subject matter. This book satisfies a real thirst to understand psychology and how it can provide insights to drive the performance of employees, teams and organizations."" -- Helen Williams, Coaching Psychologist, Sten10 Ltd ""There is no more important time to talk about the future of work than right now. Given the massive disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all looking for insight into how we navigate change. Ungemah brings forward pragmatic views based on organizational psychology for employers and employees alike to shape how we work today and tomorrow."" -- Ellen Stewart, Global Leader Organizational Development & Transformation, Cargill ""Punching the Clock provides a fresh angle on psychology in the workplace. Moving beyond the individualistic approach where mental potential is all that matters, it draws insights from social psychological research to put team and organizational dynamics front and center. Ungemah guides you through some of psychology's biggest and most road-tested ideas and shows just how much they matter for the working world, both now and in its future transformations."" -- Alex Fradera (PhD), Author of Psychology in 100 Quotes and Former Staff Writer for the British Psychological Society ""Ungemah captures your attention with riveting stories and compelling data as it relates to the workplace and the relationships within. He challenges deeply held assumptions in our approach to people management by enlightening the reader of the unintended impact of decisions and actions. A fascinating read, this serves as a guide for managing in the new world."" -- Theresa Carik (PhD), VP and Principal Consultant, Right Management ""Learning how to adapt to the New Future of Work from the lens of science and occupational psychology is both provocative and enlightening. Ungemah talks to the very core of our workplace environment, which is impacted less by employee distraction and more by future challenges requiring leaders to be astute observers of their employees, in order to build respect, manage conflict, and achieve results."" -- Martina Wilde, Head of UK & Ireland Mid-Market & SMB, Talent Solutions, LinkedIn ""Compelling, relevant and factual, Ungemah pulls together diverse concepts and ideas into thoughtful story-telling chapters, where readers can learn about both positive and negative themes of organizational behavior in a pandemic and gig economy world. A wonderful resource for both employees and business leaders."" -- Anne Swearingen, Global Operations Leader, 3M ""A fascinating journey of discovery into the world of human behavior in the workplace. Ungemah brings psychological research and science to life with expertly woven stories and unique insights into the drivers behind success and failure. A must read for all those who need to understand the science behind workplace behavior and its implications for the future of work."" -- Karen Mc Loughlin, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Principal Consultant, SH ""Engaging and insightful, Punching the Clock effectively uses research, memorable stories and lessons learned to capture the psychology behind human behavior. A must-read for all workers in a post-pandemic era and gig economy where understanding and harnessing human behavior has never been more important in our collective quest for true workplace fulfillment."" -- Jenny McIntyre, Sr Human Resources Director, CHS Inc ""An excellent read for the HR professional post-pandemic! Ungemah sets the organizational mindset of the future with a collection of stories and insight that will modernize your professional maturity and transform ways to cultivate relationships and connectivity in the workplace."" -- Danielle Spieckerman (SHRM-SCP), HR Director, Ascension"

Leaders who believe we should return to pre-pandemic ways of working should bypass this book. Punching the Clock suggests we can create a future of work that transcends us beyond old-school power plays and systemic discrimination, but only if we commit to learning from the past and doing things differently in the future. -- Kristi Fox, Chief Human Resources Officer, Securian Financial Punching the Clock takes a fresh approach on recognized psychology topics applied anew to the workplace by an author with great experience, enthusiasm and understanding of the subject matter. This book satisfies a real thirst to understand psychology and how it can provide insights to drive the performance of employees, teams and organizations. -- Helen Williams, Coaching Psychologist, Sten10 Ltd There is no more important time to talk about the future of work than right now. Given the massive disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all looking for insight into how we navigate change. Ungemah brings forward pragmatic views based on organizational psychology for employers and employees alike to shape how we work today and tomorrow. -- Ellen Stewart, Global Leader Organizational Development & Transformation, Cargill Punching the Clock provides a fresh angle on psychology in the workplace. Moving beyond the individualistic approach where mental potential is all that matters, it draws insights from social psychological research to put team and organizational dynamics front and center. Ungemah guides you through some of psychology's biggest and most road-tested ideas and shows just how much they matter for the working world, both now and in its future transformations. -- Alex Fradera (PhD), Author of Psychology in 100 Quotes and Former Staff Writer for the British Psychological Society Ungemah captures your attention with riveting stories and compelling data as it relates to the workplace and the relationships within. He challenges deeply held assumptions in our approach to people management by enlightening the reader of the unintended impact of decisions and actions. A fascinating read, this serves as a guide for managing in the new world. -- Theresa Carik (PhD), VP and Principal Consultant, Right Management Learning how to adapt to the New Future of Work from the lens of science and occupational psychology is both provocative and enlightening. Ungemah talks to the very core of our workplace environment, which is impacted less by employee distraction and more by future challenges requiring leaders to be astute observers of their employees, in order to build respect, manage conflict, and achieve results. -- Martina Wilde, Head of UK & Ireland Mid-Market & SMB, Talent Solutions, LinkedIn Compelling, relevant and factual, Ungemah pulls together diverse concepts and ideas into thoughtful story-telling chapters, where readers can learn about both positive and negative themes of organizational behavior in a pandemic and gig economy world. A wonderful resource for both employees and business leaders. -- Anne Swearingen, Global Operations Leader, 3M A fascinating journey of discovery into the world of human behavior in the workplace. Ungemah brings psychological research and science to life with expertly woven stories and unique insights into the drivers behind success and failure. A must read for all those who need to understand the science behind workplace behavior and its implications for the future of work. -- Karen Mc Loughlin, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Principal Consultant, SH Engaging and insightful, Punching the Clock effectively uses research, memorable stories and lessons learned to capture the psychology behind human behavior. A must-read for all workers in a post-pandemic era and gig economy where understanding and harnessing human behavior has never been more important in our collective quest for true workplace fulfillment. -- Jenny McIntyre, Sr Human Resources Director, CHS Inc An excellent read for the HR professional post-pandemic! Ungemah sets the organizational mindset of the future with a collection of stories and insight that will modernize your professional maturity and transform ways to cultivate relationships and connectivity in the workplace. -- Danielle Spieckerman (SHRM-SCP), HR Director, Ascension

An excellent read for the HR professional post-pandemic! Ungemah sets the organizational mindset of the future with a collection of stories and insight that will modernize your professional maturity and transform ways to cultivate relationships and connectivity in the workplace. * Danielle Spieckerman (SHRM-SCP), HR Director, Ascension * Engaging and insightful, Punching the Clock effectively uses research, memorable stories and lessons learned to capture the psychology behind human behavior. A must-read for all workers in a post-pandemic era and gig economy where understanding and harnessing human behavior has never been more important in our collective quest for true workplace fulfillment. * Jenny McIntyre, Sr Human Resources Director, CHS Inc * A fascinating journey of discovery into the world of human behavior in the workplace. Ungemah brings psychological research and science to life with expertly woven stories and unique insights into the drivers behind success and failure. A must read for all those who need to understand the science behind workplace behavior and its implications for the future of work. * Karen Mc Loughlin, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Principal Consultant, SHL * Compelling, relevant and factual, Ungemah pulls together diverse concepts and ideas into thoughtful story-telling chapters, where readers can learn about both positive and negative themes of organizational behavior in a pandemic and gig economy world. A wonderful resource for both employees and business leaders. * Anne Swearingen, Global Operations Leader, 3M * Learning how to adapt to the New Future of Work from the lens of science and occupational psychology is both provocative and enlightening. Ungemah talks to the very core of our workplace environment, which is impacted less by employee distraction and more by future challenges requiring leaders to be astute observers of their employees, in order to build respect, manage conflict, and achieve results. * Martina Wilde, Head of UK & Ireland Mid-Market & SMB, Talent Solutions, LinkedIn * Ungemah captures your attention with riveting stories and compelling data as it relates to the workplace and the relationships within. He challenges deeply held assumptions in our approach to people management by enlightening the reader of the unintended impact of decisions and actions. A fascinating read, this serves as a guide for managing in the new world. * Theresa Carik (PhD), VP and Principal Consultant, Right Management * Punching the Clock provides a fresh angle on psychology in the workplace. Moving beyond the individualistic approach where mental potential is all that matters, it draws insights from social psychological research to put team and organizational dynamics front and center. Ungemah guides you through some of psychology's biggest and most road-tested ideas and shows just how much they matter for the working world, both now and in its future transformations. * Alex Fradera (PhD), Author of Psychology in 100 Quotes and Former Staff Writer for the British Psychological Society * There is no more important time to talk about the future of work than right now. Given the massive disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all looking for insight into how we navigate change. Ungemah brings forward pragmatic views based on organizational psychology for employers and employees alike to shape how we work today and tomorrow. * Ellen Stewart, Global Leader Organizational Development & Transformation, Cargill * Punching the Clock takes a fresh approach on recognized psychology topics applied anew to the workplace by an author with great experience, enthusiasm and understanding of the subject matter. This book satisfies a real thirst to understand psychology and how it can provide insights to drive the performance of employees, teams and organizations. * Helen Williams, Coaching Psychologist, Sten10 Ltd * Leaders who believe we should return to pre-pandemic ways of working should bypass this book. Punching the Clock suggests we can create a future of work that transcends us beyond old-school power plays and systemic discrimination, but only if we commit to learning from the past and doing things differently in the future. * Kristi Fox, Chief Human Resources Officer, Securian Financial *

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Dr. Joe Ungemah's work seeks to make connections between the psychology underlying human behavior and the social world we live in, translating scientific theory into simple and straightforward insight that can be applied in the workplace and beyond. He is a registered psychologist, Principal at Ernst & Young LLP, and author of Misplaced Talent: A Guide to Better People Decisions. After studying and working in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, he now lives in Minneapolis, MN.

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