Work Identity: A Neurophilosophical Perspective

  • 2h 50m
  • Billy Adamsen
  • Palgrave Macmillan Ltd
  • 2023

“This book presents a unique interdisciplinary blend of psychology, neurology, philosophy, sociology, real-life case studies, and a critical review of the methods and instruments used to assess work identity. Professor Adamsen’s broader take on work identity are invaluable additions to the talent management and human resources literature, and much like the author’s previous books, this one will indeed be lauded as a seminal, landmark work in the years to come.” (Daphne Halkias, Professor and Distinguished Research Fellow, Ecole des Ponts, ParisTech Business School, France)

“This book is the light switch in a darkened room. Professor Adamsen’s ability to explain why people are stressed, disengaged at work from contemporary neurophilosophy, psychology and sociology is so enlightening that it gives us a coherent understanding of the reality of 21st century work. For those of us feeling lost in our work, this book provides the compass to our personal true north. Applicable science at its best.” (Warren Kennaugh, International Author, Speaker & Consultant)

About the Author

Billy Adamsen is Associate Professor and Head of Talent Lab at Zealand Academy of Technology & Business, Denmark. He has published on a variety of subjects including management, talent management, work identity and work related stress, cognition & organization, the psychology of language and political management. In addition to his academic experience, he has worked as a certified stress and work identity coach and as manager and director in national and international companies, as well as having been special advisor for the Danish Prime Minister and Minister for Economics & Business Affairs.

In this Book

  • Foreword
  • About This Book
  • Stories of Different Identities
  • When Our Relationship to Work Changed and Our Work Identity Vanished
  • Identity and the Experienced Sense of Being Who We Are
  • What is Work Identity?
  • A Century of Work Identity Testing
  • The Need for a New Work Identity Test—Work Identity Pro
  • Methodology, Data and Explanation of Results
  • Exercises with Questions for Results
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
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