MY BOOK
The Unwritten Rules of Work:
An evidence-based guide to navigating social class identity in the workplace.
Empowering Employees, Guiding Leaders
In The Unwritten Rules of Work, Dr. Anna Kallschmidt sheds light on the invisible barriers shaped by social class identity in professional environments. This first-of-its-kind book offers:
- For Employees: Practical tools to navigate workplace dynamics and thrive despite systemic challenges.
- For Leaders: Actionable frameworks to uncover and address the unwritten rules shaping workplace culture.
Through a blend of data-driven insights and actionable strategies, Dr. Kallschmidt bridges the gap between understanding and implementation, helping organizations foster inclusivity and achieve better outcomes.
Be the first to uncover the hidden rules shaping workplace success—pre-order your copy of The Unwritten Rules of Work today!
Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
What topics does The Unwritten Rules of Work cover?
This book explores how social class identities shape workplace dynamics and how "unwritten codes" create invisible barriers. Backed by data-driven research, it addresses topics related to race, gender, neurodivergence, and industry-specific variations, offering practical tools for employees and leaders alike.
Who is this book for?
The Unwritten Rules of Work is designed for both employees seeking to overcome workplace challenges and leaders looking to understand and improve organizational culture. It’s a practical guide for anyone aiming to navigate or transform workplace dynamics.
What benefits can I expect from reading this book?
Readers will learn to identify and overcome invisible barriers at work, enhance their performance, and build more inclusive relationships. Leaders will gain clear frameworks to address cultural challenges, improve team well-being, and boost productivity.
How is the book structured?
The book combines academic research with actionable strategies. It is divided into two main sections: tools for employees and frameworks for leaders, featuring real-life examples, quantitative data, and practical advice tailored to various industries and organizational contexts.
MORE PUBLICATIONS
Evaluation of Cross-Cultural Training
Chapter 9 in the 2021 Winner of the William B. Gudykunst Outstanding Book Award! This chapter summarizes the vast literature on the evaluation of cross-cultural training (CCT) programs. The authors analysis suggests a large gap between optimal training evaluations and the reality of existing empirical research. The authors categorize the effectiveness of CCT according to Kirkpatrick’s four levels of training evaluation. They also provide best practices for design and delivery of training.
Navigating the Ph.D.
A collection of essay from diverse former and recently-graduate Ph.D. students who describe their personal journeys through a broad range of distinct challenges and opportunities within the academy. This book takes an intersectional approach to these issues by having chapters with authors from multiple social identities. Dr. Kallschmidt’s chapters include “The unwritten rules of academia: Navigating the academy with a working-class background” and “Workplace bullying in the academy.”
MY ARTICLES
Are lower social class origins stigmatized at work?
The first published article in industrial-organizational psychology to identify a low-income background as a stigmatized identity in the workplace after employees experience social class mobility.