Labor Management

Build a smarter, more defensible labor budget. This book offers a practical framework for aligning workforce planning, labor cost control, and business performance, so leaders can make staffing decisions with clarity rather than guesswork. Designed for finance, HR, operations, and workforce planning professionals, it shows how to move from basic headcount tracking to a disciplined model that connects demand, capacity, pay rates, benefits, overtime, and productivity. The result is a budget that reflects how work is actually done, not just what appears in payroll totals. What this book covers...

This guided meditation is designed to support a calm, confident, and natural childbirth experience through deep relaxation, breath awareness, and positive mental conditioning. Whether this is your first pregnancy or you're seeking a more empowered birth experience, this meditation helps you reduce fear, ease tension, and build trust in your body's natural ability to give birth. Research shows that fear and tension can intensify discomfort during labor.

Health care leadership today requires far more than clinical expertise. Senior nursing leaders must guide organizations through strategic planning, financial decision making, workforce management, quality improvement, and system-wide transformation. Conquer the Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification Exam provides a comprehensive overview of the leadership principles and operational knowledge required for executive nursing roles in complex health systems. This guide explores the essential domains of executive nursing leadership, including strategic planning, financial stewardship, ...

From one of the most electric and consequential figures to emerge from the contemporary American labor movement, the remarkable story of his battle to create the first Amazon union in the U.S. and a powerful call to arms on behalf of the working class “With candor and fierce moral clarity...

This book is excellent for beginners or those new to learning about unions because it helps them gain an understanding of the subject matter. It discusses union types, structures, activities, and functions while analyzing the role that they play for their members. It does not support or oppose unions in workplaces, nor does it argue the topic from any perspective. The goal is simply to educate readers about unions so they can formulate their own opinions.

Dr. Faith, author of the best-selling Unf*ck Your Brain and Unf*ck Your Intimacy, tackles one of the toughest emotional topics there is with her trademark mix of neuroscience, gentle encouragement, and no-nonsense language. This book isn’t about getting rich quick (or necessarily at all) - it’s about figuring out your own economic values and baggage, and learning to be the person in the world you know you have it in you to be.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on labor unions or negotiation in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Labor Unions Labor unions have had a significant impact on organizations in the United States, and they are very important to many employees. Debates on the value of unions often end up in heated discussion, and it is highly unlikely that one side will ever completely agree with the other. However, one thing is for sure… workforces would not be the same without unions. This eBook examines employee ...

You are bleeding money right now. The global economy loses $10 trillion every single year in lost productivity. You are paying 100% of the salary for 20% of the effort, and you have convinced yourself this is just the cost of doing business. It isn't. You are dealing with Zombie Labor, and it is eating your margins alive. Most organizations fail to choose the right candidate for a management role 82% of the time. We promote our best technicians, give them a title, and accidentally build an Adult Daycare where executives spend their time parenting instead of producing. Sportify is the ...

From licensed educator and TikTok phenom Laura Danger, an insightful and practical guide that will teach you how to recognize unproductive dynamics at home, transform your relationships, find your community—and break free from a life of mediocrity. Ever had the feeling your spouse is totally...

This book explores five different organizational topics including legal teams, labor unions, negotiation, record keeping, and employee reviews. Each topic is described and exemplified for better comprehension of the subject matter. The text is informative and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels.

The author begins with a discussion on the operation of unit trains of all types, including details pertinent to model railroaders as well as those interested in prototypical railroad operation and routing. The book then segues into a collection of true railroad short stories, spanning a period from 1920 through the current days covering many phases of railway employment with a major focus on train operation and railroad management. Stories primarily cover the Midwest; but also a number of stories on the California desert and in the Pacific Northwest.

If you’ve ever struggled to keep your business staffed with high-performing, loyal employees - even for “unsexy” jobs with high turnover rates - this audiobook is here to solve your hiring and retention woes. Fully Staffed will give you an edge over your competitors by enabling you to streamline your hiring process, expand your brand awareness through job advertising, build a pipeline of qualified candidates ready to fill positions before they’re even vacant, and refine your hiring funnel so that these superstar employees stay with you for the long haul.

In You Snooze, You Lose, payroll and compliance expert Larry Kagan pulls back the curtain on what really happens when the Department of Labor comes knocking. Based on 30+ years of working with small and mid-sized business owners, this no-nonsense guide reveals the hidden traps that can spark devastating audits, fines, and even criminal charges.

Author Geletzke has compiled a collection of 81 short stories (and 35 b&w photos), all about the railroad, and all true. Written in the style of one of his favorite authors (O. Henry) with their suspenseful endings, these selections will keep the reader right on the edge of his or her seat right to the end! Mr. Geletzke retired in 2011 from a 45-year railroad career; but actually got his start as a small child riding steam locomotives, switching the coal yards at the end of his block. While Mr. Geletzke has written most of these stories, many too have been written or told by his friends and...

In this book Apurva Purohit, CEO of Radio City 91.1 FM, shows how women can accept, adapt and achieve their way to the highest rung in every arena. Through real-life stories and funny anecdotes, she provides pithy tips on a multitude of topics, from training husbands to training interns, from the right attitude to getting it right with kids, from dealing with household crises to office emergencies, from building a reputation to paving one's way to the top.

On April 10, 1966, a crowd of 10,000 farm workers and supporters gathered at the California state capitol to celebrate victory in one of the most significant strikes in American history - one that made Cesar Chavez famous as leader of the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which later became the United Farm Workers (UFW). Marshall Ganz tells the story of the UFW's ground-breaking victory, drawing out larger lessons from this dramatic tale.

This study guide delivers a focused, high-efficiency review of the core business, legal, and management principles required of Class A contractors. It addresses the full scope of responsibilities that extend beyond technical construction work, emphasizing how contractors operate as business leaders, risk managers, and contractual decision-makers. The material is structured for clear audio delivery, with tightly developed paragraphs that maintain continuity and depth without unnecessary repetition. The guide covers essential estimating and bidding concepts, including cost development, ...

In "Talent and Freight Forwarding in the Digital Era: Embracing Automation for Supply Chain Success," we delve into the transformative impact of automation and digital networks on the world of supply chain management. This book explores the critical role of talent management in the freight forwarding industry and how it intersects with the advancements in technology. With supply networks becoming increasingly complex and digitally-driven, the traditional roles of employees are evolving. We uncover how workers are focusing on areas of value as new technology platforms and automation emerge, ...

Burnout doesn't start as a breakdown. It starts as a habit: one more task, one more deadline, one more quiet sacrifice. A thousand small decisions that feel responsible until your body and mind finally say no. Burnout Isn't a Mission Statement is a practical, no-fluff guide for women who are tired of being told to manage stress better when the problem is bigger than personal discipline. In 17 short chapters, Artemis Ellis helps you name the load, set realistic capacity, and build simple systems that replace martyrdom with sustainability. Each chapter ends with an Action Page: a 10-minute ...

Unlock the future of business with "AI-Powered Business," the definitive guide to transforming your company by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. This comprehensive eBook lays out the roadmap for deploying AI to revolutionize operations, decision-making, customer experience, financial management, and more. Dive into an introduction to AI-powered business models and discover how this dynamic technology is reshaping industries. Learn to identify and automate routine operations, unleashing efficiency and freeing up valuable resources through smart AI tools and technologies. ...