It’s always flattering when someone reviews your book, but my favorite of those for “The Human Workplace” so far opens by saying, “I wish we didn’t need this book, but I’m glad Andy’s written it, anyway.” It’s essentially a book of common sense, put into the context of organizations and work.

My area of interest for a long time has been why we over-complicate everything, dehumanize our workplaces, and change the way we act when we get to work. The best thing we can offer any employer is being...