Semi Finalist

Assessment:

Plot/Idea: In Employality: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep top Talent in the New Age of Work is a well developed guide to structuring and fostering a positive, compassionate, and enriching work environment both for employees and supervisors. Case studies and personal stories uplift the informative and enriching content.

Prose: Mull has an upbeat, inviting, and humor-sprinkled style that will make readers feel at ease. The result is a highly readable guidebook that is as edifying as it is enjoyable.

Originality: Books devoted to maximizing productivity and finding the right hires are a dime a dozen. Mull's text stands out for its focus on providing employees with the opportunities, flexibility, and support they need to succeed.

Character/Execution: Mull's text is timely, compassionate, and polished, with a fine blend of storytelling and well-researched facts. While the work may be most relevant to employers, employees of all types will soak up the lessons about workplace happiness and how employee loyalty should be earned rather than demanded.

Date Submitted: October 18, 2023