“Work Rules!” by Lazlo Bock is a must read book for anyone trying to build a team while maintaining a magnetic company culture.  Very often, I will look towards successful software companies to establish a pattern of practices that I can follow in my daily business.  This book offers a unique insider’s account of how Google built its now iconic culture.  Lazlo, who was the Vice President of People Operations until 2016, gives detailed accounts of how they managed to maintain a fair and fun working environment while also dramatically increasing their employee headcount. From hiring strategies to retention strategies, this book has you covered.  Lazlo goes into intimate details with many different studies that were conducted at Google to gain insight into their workforce.  Why should you re-learn the lessons that have already been proven on a large scale? Start enhancing your company’s culture using methods that were developed and tested by an industry leader.