Labor Management

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 ...

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...

Conquer the Class B Contractor Exam: Your Guide to Business and Law for Professional Contractors is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring contractors pass the Class B Contractor Exam and succeed in their careers. This guide covers essential topics such as business structures, legal responsibilities, construction contracts, employment law, and risk management, providing detailed explanations and real-world examples tailored to the construction industry. With chapters on project management, bidding and estimating, building codes, safety regulations, and financial management, ...

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.

Why is it so hard to retain talent? This is the all-important question which haunts businesses. High worker turnover not only makes the grueling process of hiring labor more frequent, but it disrupts the workplace and the very rhythm of making money. The smallest mom-and-pop shop to the largest conglomerate has tried hard to retain staff. These efforts generally have not proven effective. Conventional wisdom and much-touted innovation never solve the riddle of rampant employee transience. However, there is a method which proves itself efficient, generation after generation. This approach is...

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. ...

One of the central dynamics shaping organizations today is a contradiction managers face between ensuring workforce discipline and harnessing worker creativity. In manufacturing, global best practice includes lean production with substantive worker empowerment; cross-training in enlarged tasks and inclusion in problem solving and decision making. Yet, many managers instead face these conflicting pressures by training workers in narrow tasks and using them exclusively for manual labor.

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.

Extensively revised, the second edition of The Manager's Guide to HR covers all the key areas and brings listeners up to speed on current developments in employment law, including: how social media is changing the recruitment landscape; shifting labor standards regarding compensation and benefits; the National Labor Relations Board's stance on work-related employee speech on social media; and much more. Featuring step-by-step guidance on everything from COBRA compliance to privacy issues, this trusted resource is now - once again - the most up to date.

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.

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 book is great for beginners or those new to the manufacturing process because it is packed with real-world examples. It provides a better way of learning because readers are shown how rather than told how plants operate and employees interact. In a clear and concise manner, assembly type operations are explored while examining the various departments and people that exist within. Each department’s function is discussed along with a special “In action” section that shows how employees in those departments work together to accomplish organizational goals. As an added bonus, Louis ...

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...

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, ...

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.

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?

“The go-to guy on minimum wage” (Nobel Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Paul Krugman) tackles one of the thorniest social issues of our times—income inequality—from a new vantage point with field-leading economics. How did the labor market stop working for so many in the...

Based on extensive research and workplace experience, The Female Vision demonstrates that what women perceive in organizations and beyond that goes unnoticed and unrewarded is exactly what so many companies need to succeed. Helgeson and Johnson delve deeply into the stories of a number of women whose vision improved their companies - although often they had to struggle not only against unresponsive organizations, peers, or others, but also against their own personal fears.

This provocative book makes a compelling case for reducing the number of workdays in a week to four. International business expert Robert Grosse draws on scholarly research to construct an appealing argument for why the four-day workweek benefits both the organization and the employee. Research has demonstrated that longer work hours harm the individual and don't amount to a more effective organization. The book goes beyond merely arguing that a reduced workweek is a good idea. It delves into why, explores the means for achieving it, and scrutinizes the barriers to getting there.