Temping has become a popular career option--and for good reason! This practical resource explains why, and shows how just about anyone can earn good money; satisfy career goals; and live a more satisfying lifestyle through temporary employment. Providing all the tools and strategies needed to thrive as a "temp" employee in all types of companies and professions, the guide reveals how to take advantage of the favorable pay scales, benefits, and training opportunities that many temporary jobs offer.
Workstyle is the freedom to choose when and where you work. It is only now, after centuries of formal and inflexible working hours, that such an opportunity is on the horizon. It is an opportunity that will have far reaching and profoundly positive implications, levelling the playing field and helping to create true inclusivity and accessibility in our society. This inspiring book will explain the history of work, where the 9-5 came from, and why the time is right for change. You'll learn how workstyle differs from flexible, hybrid, or remote working, and why it matters. Most importantly, you'll explore and design your own workstyle, by reflecting on the things that matter to you, acting to change your life and inspiring others to do the same, all underpinned by research that proves that this is a better way to work for us all. This book is for everyone who has had to take a day off work to receive a delivery or go to a doctor's appointment. It is for anyone who has caring responsibilities, for parents, for those with illnesses, with mental health issues, who feel burnt out, or who are living with disabilities. It is for those who are older, who identify as neurodiverse or who consider themselves different in any way. It is for people who feel disenchanted with work and want to live a meaningful, fulfilled life. It is for anyone who questions why they need to commute to an office to be productive. It is for every person who has a life outside of work. This book is for everyone. This book is for you!
Now firmly established as fixtures of the American workplace, temporary employees constitute a much-discussed but still poorly understood segment of the labor force. In this consciousness-raising book, Jackie Krasas Rogers explores the realities of temporary work from the points of view of workers, agencies, and clients, focusing especially on issues of race, gender, power, and identity. Rogers investigates the situations of two very different kinds of temporary worker--lawyers and those in clerical settings--and finds contrasts and similarities between the two groups' reasons for seeking temporary work, the type of tasks performed, and the value attached to that labor.The goals of temporary workers can be at odds with the interests of the agency and the client, the other players in the power triad of "temping." Where clerical workers often see temporary employment as a stepping stone to a permanent job, many find upward mobility more illusory than real. Because temporary workers can be called in and let go at will or whim, and they have no established social relations in the workplace, they often work harder than permanent workers. Rogers, one of the authoritative scholars of temporary work in the United States, uses extensive archival and field data--including notes from her own work as an office temporary--to put a face on America's temporary workforce.
Winner of the 2014 Silver Nautilus Award This enhanced edition includes nine moving video portraits of people who found passion, purpose, and profound fulfillment in places that surprised even them. Anybody can have a Life Reimagined moment! Are you asking, “What's next?” You've finished one chapter of your life story and you have yet to write the next one. Many of us face these transitions at midlife, but they can happen at any point. It's a time full of enormous potential, and it defines a whole new phase of life. It's called Life Reimagined. Here is your map to guide you in this new life phase. You can use the powerful practices and insights—enhanced with online tools and exercises at AARP's LifeReimagined.org—to help you uncover your own special gifts, connect with people who can support you, and explore new directions. You'll be inspired by meeting ordinary people who have reimagined their lives in extraordinary ways. You'll also read the stories of pioneers of the Life Reimagined movement such as Jane Pauley, James Brown, and Emilio Estefan. One of the profound truths that underlies this book is the liberating notion that each of us is “an experiment of one,” free to find our own path in this new phase of our lives. No old rules, no outdated societal norms, no boundaries of convention or expectation. Each of the videos in the enhanced edition exemplifies the Life Reimagined manifesto of choice, curiosity, and courage. These are stories of ordinary people who hit a roadblock, looked around, saw something that spoke deeply to them, and boldly set off in a brand new direction. From a grandmother running her 73rd marathon, to a tattooed truck driver who teaches Zumba on the side, to a reluctant computer geek who had a “pizza epiphany,” they show that each of us has the freedom to choose our own way, in our own way, throughout all the years of our lives.
Now firmly established as fixtures of the American workplace, temporary employees constitute a much-discussed but still poorly understood segment of the labor force. In this consciousness-raising book, Jackie Krasas Rogers explores the realities of temporary work from the points of view of workers, agencies, and clients, focusing especially on issues of race, gender, power, and identity. Rogers investigates the situations of two very different kinds of temporary worker—lawyers and those in clerical settings—and finds contrasts and similarities between the two groups' reasons for seeking temporary work, the type of tasks performed, and the value attached to that labor.The goals of temporary workers can be at odds with the interests of the agency and the client, the other players in the power triad of "temping." Where clerical workers often see temporary employment as a stepping stone to a permanent job, many find upward mobility more illusory than real. Because temporary workers can be called in and let go at will or whim, and they have no established social relations in the workplace, they often work harder than permanent workers. Rogers, one of the authoritative scholars of temporary work in the United States, uses extensive archival and field data—including notes from her own work as an office temporary—to put a face on America's temporary workforce.
Want to publish your book? Learn how--it's easier than you think! Charismatic authors and literary agents Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman have successfully sold hundreds of titles and learned--through trial and error--how to write a flawless book proposal that publishers can't resist. Now you can benefit from their hard work and publishing savvy. In this new edition, they offer guidance and advice that will inspire, educate, and, most importantly, give you the necessary edge to get your book published. They explain: * How to shape your idea and create a title * Ways to get to know the market and competition * Tips on writing an effective outline, query letter, and sample chapter * The art and science of fiction and nonfiction book proposals * How ten actual proposals (included here) were successfully sold to publishers--and why "A submission from Jeff Herman always gets moved to the top . . . his new book will show you how to move to the top."--Frederic W. Hills Vice President, Simon & Schuster "This book will take writers to the highest level of proposal writing and success."--Roger Cooper Quality Paperback Book Club "If you want your proposal to ignite a busy editor's interest, read this book."--Adrienne Hickey Senior Acquisitions Editor, AMACOM Books
Productivity is key when it comes to work-life balance. When you think of hard work, you may fall into the old mindset that eight hours equals productivity. But a work from home schedule doesn’t have to mean working straight through. You can work an hour here or there. Or work on off-hours such as evenings and weekends. Work-life balance is all about making sure that you fit work around your lifestyle, not the other way around. You will find yourself feeling excited about your projects again and enjoying your work time because you have the ultimate freedom. If you don’t have work-life balance, you’ll turn your online career into another nightmare job that you absolutely despise. Only the boss you hate will be you. In this book, Work from Home to Achieve the Ultimate Work-Life Balance, you’re going to learn a couple of things: - A Variety of Ways to Create a Schedule that Works for You (And Not Against You) -How to Work from Home without Losing Your Sanity or Alienating Your Friends and Family It doesn’t matter your age or skill level. Working from home is something that anyone can do, regardless of their starting income. The sooner you begin you work from home lifestyle, the more you stand to gain. Most people keep working a job they despise until they hit a crisis point. In fact, the truth is – the stress of your job is killing you and keeping you from good health and financial security. Are you ready to break free of your job and step into the life that’s waiting for you? Because it’s sad when you let someone else determine your future and keep you from what will bring you true happiness. Discover the Best Habits and Tools that Will Help You Design a Schedule that Allows You to Give Your Body and Mind the Balance You Need… Learn How to Eliminate Your Stress Level Since You No Longer Have to Face the Daily Grind of a Grueling Commute… See How Simple It Can Be to Fuel Your Body with Nutrition from the Right Kind of Snacks and Meals While Still Working from Home… Be Amazed at How Easy It Is to Remove the Income Ceiling and Earn What You Want to Provide the Lifestyle You’ve Always Dreamed Of… Find Out How Easy It Is to Work from Home While Being An Engaged Parent and Supporting Your Little Ones… Identify the Simple and Stress-Free Way to Take Your Creativity and Merge It with The Type of Work You Long To Do… See How Easy It Is to Boost Your Savings Since You No Longer Have the Same Expenses You Did with Your Job… Feel in Control of Your Life and Career So You Can Do What You Want When You Want without Begging a Boss for Permission That’s exactly what’s about to happen if you’re ready to begin your new work from home adventure. I know you’re not about to embark on another journey that leaves you even more exhausted than before. That’s why I’ve divided these tips into nine separate methods – so you can take them slowly, one step at a time – and see real results. Continue sharing some great work-life tips for the weeks and months to come. My customers love reading the additional tips I have such as How to Finally Break Free from the Employee Mindset Signs Your Mind and Body Are Begging You to Quit Your Job How to Make Self Care a Priority and Not Just When You Have Time 5 Tips for Increasing Your Work from Home Productivity How to Use Technology to Support Your New Lifestyle. You’ve gone too long ignoring what you really want. It’s time to be your own best boss, to earn the income you need while taking care of your body and being there for the ones you love.
Ideas for transforming the workplace to fit today’s workforce In this book, Blades and Fondas offer business professionals an indispensable handbook for transforming the way we work and breaking free from the old, inflexible, 40-hour workweek. The authors show creative ways for individuals to fit work requirements with life obligations, and persuade managers to adopt these custom-fit work strategies to improve their bottom line. Readers will finish the book convinced of the place of custom-fit work arrangements in today’s workplace—and of how honoring employees’ lives outside of work is an effective and innovative strategy for both managers and organizations. Featuring compelling stories of companies like Jet Blue, Ernst & Young, and Best Buy, the book profiles strategies that are gaining traction in workplaces across the country: · New twists on traditional flexible hours and part-time work strategies · Virtual workplaces · Results-Only Work Environments (ROWEs) · “Babies at Work” programs · “On ramp and off ramp” opportunities Practical and engaging, The Custom-Fit Workplace provides individuals and employers the tools they need to be successful and happy both at work and in life.
