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This book is an inquiry into the philosophy of work and a blueprint for attracting talent to your business. Laszlo Bock, head of People Operations at Google, argues that the experience of work should not be demotivating and dehumanizing. It provides teaching examples from various industries, showing how companies achieve results by valuing and listening to employees. The book reveals why Google is rated one of the best places to work, distilling 15 years of worker R&D into principles for management. Lessons include: Take away managers' power over employees, learn from your best and worst employees, hire smarter people, pay unfairly, use data, be transparent, and welcome feedback. It shows how to strike a balance between creativity and structure, leading to success in quality of life and market share.