AN ANDOVER man has published his debut book, which is an autobiographical tale of navigating the working world which aims to hold employers to account over working conditions.

In 8 minutes 37 seconds, Craig Allan discusses each workplace he has experienced, from roadside restaurant to bank, parcel depot to gardening. Each carries its own tensions and conflicts, with a mobile aids factory coming under particular scrutiny.

The book looks at “corruption” in the workplace, in all its shapes and sizes, and markets itself as “inviting the typical working man or woman, or anyone with a conscience, to search deeply for answers”.

Craig told the Advertiser: “I wanted to write something about the modern working conditions in some of the larger companies in our country and what a lot of employees go through each day just to earn a basic wage.

“Working environments are changing and not for the better, despite all our knowledge on leadership, mental health and technological advances.”

He continued: “Weaker and very flexible contracts, micromanagement and even abuse of power are becoming ever more common. People's worries, concerns and their mental and physical health are being ignored for the sake of process and management trying to save and justify their place and it's got to stop.

“With economic uncertainty in our country. People in bad employment will be afraid to change jobs in pursuit of better employers and as a result I can only see these environments getting worse as businesses take full advantage of that knowledge so, I wanted to do something about it.”

Rugby-enthusiast Craig says he hopes that this will be the first of many books. In his spare time, he enjoys puzzles, cycling, camping and the great outdoors, as well as time spent with family and friends.

He added: “Its been an amazing, busy and exciting month since the book’s release.

“I've had so many positive reviews online already. I've also had many people get in touch to tell me how much they can relate to the issues raised in the book because they are going through similar experiences themselves.”

8 minutes 37 seconds, published by Olympia Publishers, is now available to purchase, with the paperback RRP of £8.99.