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...

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 Attorney Ryan, the most well-known labor lawyer in America, the complete guide to workers’ rights that your boss doesn’t want you to read Life for working people is getting harder and more expensive. While employers clamp down with return-to-office mandates, productivity trackers, and...

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.

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...

Conquer the Class A Contractor Exam: Your Guide to Business and Law for Professional Contractors is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring contractors navigate the complexities of the Class A Contractor Exam. This guide covers essential topics such as business structures, licensing requirements, contractor law, project management, safety regulations, financial management, and dispute resolution, equipping readers with the knowledge and strategies needed to pass the exam and thrive in the construction industry. Each chapter delves into the practical and legal aspects of ...

This concise advanced study guide is designed for experienced contractors who operate beyond basic trade knowledge and into the business, legal, and financial realities of construction operations. It focuses on the decisions that shape profitability, liability exposure, and long-term stability, addressing the responsibilities that arise once a contractor controls estimating, contracts, workforce practices, and project execution at scale. The book provides focused coverage of advanced estimating and bidding strategy, contract formation and administration, project planning, and enterprise ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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...

Automotive retail is changing slowly, and one of the main reasons for that are the franchise laws. I want to urge you to operate as though franchise laws don’t exist to protect you. At the end of the day, awesome customer service, whether in sales, service, or parts, will keep your customers coming back for more. It is ultimately your choice whether to accept change. Consumers will continue to purchase cars. The only question is: Will they will be buying from you?

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, ...

Conquer the Obstetric Emergencies Exam is a concise review guide covering the recognition, assessment, stabilization, and management of maternal and postpartum emergencies encountered in modern obstetric practice. Designed as a focused companion to broader educational resources, the guide reviews high-priority clinical concepts using clear explanations and audiobook-friendly organization. Topics include maternal risk assessment, hypertensive disorders, hemorrhage, placental disorders, obstetric trauma, sepsis, thromboembolic disease, respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies, neurologic ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Becoming a Class A contractor requires more than field experience. It demands mastery of business law, estimating, project planning, codes, safety practices, and financial control. This comprehensive study guide presents core construction knowledge in clear, structured language designed for efficient learning and long-term retention. Each chapter builds practical understanding of real-world contractor responsibilities and technical principles that govern professional construction work. Readers and listeners explore the full spectrum of contractor competencies, including bidding strategy, ...

Why are the most capable, intelligent individuals in the 21st Century running on empty? If you are a high-achiever who is consistently "crushing it" at work while feeling completely crushed inside, you aren't alone. You are experiencing the defining public health crisis of our time: The Burnout Epidemic. In Running on Empty, acclaimed author Brendah Ndebele exposes the "Curse of the 21st Century"—a toxic collision of hustle culture, weaponised technology, and the total collapse of boundaries. This isn't just another book on stress management; it is a diagnostic framework and a tactical ...