Screw Business As Usual

Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, argues that capitalism needs turning upside down, with companies caring for people, communities and the planet instead of focusing on profit alone. Business as usual, he writes, is wrecking the planet: resources are running out, the air, sea and land are heavily polluted, and the poor keep getting poorer, with many unable to afford life-saving medicine. Branson rejects gloom and holds that companies can do good and that doing good pays. He sets out how companies and individuals can adopt new ways of working that tackle major problems and make work something people love and take pride in. It appeared in 2011.

CareerAdvisor managing partner Madalina Uceanu said any of Richard Branson's books belongs on her list of recommended reading.