Austin, Texas— 12h Nov 2025 marks the official release of Invisible Engines: The Unseen Labor of Women in the Workplace by renowned global HR executive and researcher Bruce Decaster. The book provides a powerful, data-driven look at the unrecognized and unmeasured work—disproportionately performed by women—that sustains modern organizations.

In an era where "quiet quitting" and employee burnout are at an all-time high, Decaster argues that organizational success hinges not on visible strategies, but on the "Invisible Engines": the emotional labor, DEI efforts, and "glue work" that keep teams functioning.

“Behind every great company are countless hidden engines,” says Bruce Decaster. “For too long, the labor that fuels workplace culture and innovation has remained invisible and undervalued. This book is a blueprint for leaders who want to build truly equitable and high-performing organizations by recognizing the full spectrum of effort.”

Invisible Engines provides a comprehensive blueprint on the Four Engines of Unseen Work:

• Office Housework: The administrative and social tasks often defaulted to women.
• Emotional Labor: The effort required to manage team morale and interpersonal dynamics.
• DEI & Identity Work: The heavy lifting of building inclusive environments.
• Glue Work: The vital coordination that prevents projects from falling through the cracks.

Through decades of cross-cultural leadership experience and powerful storytelling, Decaster provides field-tested frameworks for leaders to identify, quantify, and reward these unseen contributions. The book challenges the traditional metrics of productivity and offers a transformative approach to leadership rooted in clarity and compassion.

About the Author: Bruce Decaster is a global HR executive and researcher with decades of experience leading human resources strategy across diverse industries and continents. His work focuses on the intersection of performance, equity, and innovation.
Invisible Engines: The Unseen Labor of Women in the Workplace is available now at [Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Major Retailers]. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1YHDDJJ