Personal Development for Life and Work is designed to help the new employee recognize the important role personal qualities play in the workplace. Successful attitudes, interpersonal skills, critical thinking skills, and strong work ethics are qualities today's employers seek and demand. This book offers users a relevant and engaging program for developing relationships, and preparing for successful employment. Completely updated to reflect the current trends and issues in the workplace, this new edition highlights relevant SCANS competencies and features expanded coverage of technology, diversity, ethics and on-the-job problem solving.