A World Of Work

Author : Ilana Gershon
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780801456411

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A World of Work by Ilana Gershon Pdf

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a street magician in Paris? A fish farmer in Norway? A costume designer in Bollywood? This playful and accessible look at different types of work around the world delivers a wealth of information and advice about a wide array of jobs and professions. The value of this book is twofold: For young people or middle-aged people who are undecided about their career paths and feel constrained in their choices, A World of Work offers an expansive vision. For ethnographers, this book offers an excellent example of using the practical details of everyday life to shed light on larger structural issues. Each chapter in this collection of ethnographic fiction could be considered a job manual. Yet not any typical job manual—to do justice to the ways details about jobs are conveyed in culturally specific ways, the authors adopt a range of voices and perspectives. One chapter is written as though it was a letter from an older sister counseling her brother on how to be a doctor in Malawi. Another is framed as a eulogy for a well-loved village magistrate in Papua New Guinea who may have been killed by sorcery. Beneath the novelty of the examples are some serious messages that Ilana Gershon highlights in her introduction. These ethnographies reveal the connection between work and culture, the impact of societal values on the conditions of employment. Readers will be surprised at how much they can learn about an entire culture by being given the chance to understand just one occupation.

Author : Vaughan-Whitehead, Daniel,Ghellab, Youcef,de Bustillo Llorente , Rafael M.
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800888050

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The New World of Work by Vaughan-Whitehead, Daniel,Ghellab, Youcef,de Bustillo Llorente , Rafael M. Pdf

Actors in the world of work are facing an increasing number of challenges, including automatization and digitalization, new types of jobs and more diverse forms of employment. This timely book examines employer and worker responses, challenges and opportunities for social dialogue, and the role of social partners in the governance of the world of work.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Labor
ISBN : MINN:31951P00793258U

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World of Work by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jeremy Aroles,François-Xavier de Vaujany,Karen Dale
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108496070

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Experiencing the New World of Work by Jeremy Aroles,François-Xavier de Vaujany,Karen Dale Pdf

This edited volume explores, theorises and critically investigates different facets of the new world of work.

Author : Peter Cheese
Publisher : Kogan Page
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1398602094

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The New World of Work by Peter Cheese Pdf

Use this practical guide from the leading voice in the people profession to ensure your business and your workforce thrive in the new world of work.

Author : Keith Ferrazzi,Kian Gohar,Noel Weyrich
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781647821968

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Competing in the New World of Work by Keith Ferrazzi,Kian Gohar,Noel Weyrich Pdf

A Wall Street Journal bestseller The #1 New York Times bestselling author on how to use radical adaptability to win in a world of unprecedented change. You've shed antiquated systems and processes. You went all-in on digital. Your teams settled into new, often better, ways of doing things. But did your organization change enough to stay competitive in the post-pandemic world? Did you fully leverage the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to leap forward and grow stronger? Are you shaping the new environment to your advantage? If not, it's not too late to learn from the best. New York Times #1 bestselling author Keith Ferrazzi, along with coauthors Kian Gohar and Noel Weyrich, shows leaders how to shape their organizations and practices to remain competitive in a new, post-pandemic context. Based on an ambitious global research initiative involving thousands of executives, innovators, and changemakers who redefined their strategies, business models, organizational systems, and even their cultures, Competing in the New World of Work: Offers a bold new vision for the organization of the future Reveals the workplace innovations that emerged during the pandemic Defines the new model of leadership—radical adaptability—for sustaining continuous change throughout the coming years of opportunity and transformation Competing in the New World of Work is both your inspiration and your road map to embracing new realities, motivating talent, and winning bold frontiers.

Author : David A Statt
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1994-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814780107

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Psychology and the World of Work by David A Statt Pdf

The increasing incidence of job-related stress has given the burgeoning field of occupational psychology greater prominence than ever before. The omnipresence of computers in the workplace and the enhanced ability of managers to supervise their employees' every move has redefined the psychology of work. What then are the emotions at play in the workplace? How do they contribute to and affect happiness and job performance? Psychology and the World of Work addresses issues essential to the study of business psychology. Informed by a psychodynamic orientation, the book covers such topics as the origins of the work world, organizations, the work environment and ergonomics, the psychology of time, group dynamics, recruitment and selection, training, motivation, job satisfaction, the effects of new technology, women at work, and women in the workplace.

Author : Tim Houlne,Terri Maxwell
Publisher : Hillcrest Publishing Group
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780982562277

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The New World of Work by Tim Houlne,Terri Maxwell Pdf

In the 1930s, jobs moved from the farm to the factory. Today, work as we know it has migrated once again, only this time it has shifted from the cube to the cloud. If you've been struggling to find work, or find it difficult to secure the best talent for your company, then this book is your map to a brave new world where companies compete for talent and workers compete for jobs-globally. The New World of Work: From the Cube to the Cloud provides the knowledge and foundation to capitalize on a transforming global job market. Learn how to take advantage of this latest workforce trend, and propel your career or company forward. Book jacket.

Author : Jeanette Purkis
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780857009234

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The Wonderful World of Work by Jeanette Purkis Pdf

This hands-on workbook demystifies the world of work in order to help teenagers with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) feel confident in their ability to be successful at their studies and get a job. Each chapter talks the teen through a different element of employment, including the benefits of having a job, why education is important, how to write a resume and succeed at job interviews, and the advantages and disadvantages of autism in the workplace. A variety of different industries and jobs are explored to encourage teens to begin to think about careers that might appeal to them and suit their skills and interests. Full of practical information, engaging activities, funny illustrations and inspiring personal stories, this book gives Asperteens a positive image of what people on the autism spectrum can achieve and is an essential career guidance aid for parents and teachers working with young adults.

Author : Ulrich Beck
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780745694399

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The Brave New World of Work by Ulrich Beck Pdf

In this important book, Ulrich Beck - one of the leading social thinkers in Europe today - examines how work has become unstable in the modern world and presents a new vision for the future. Beck begins by describing how the traditional work society, with its life-long job paths, is giving way to a much less stable world in which skills can be suddenly devalued, jobs obliterated, welfare cover reduced or eliminated. The West would appear to be heading towards a social structure of ambiguity and multiple activity that has hitherto been more characteristic of the developing world. But what appears to be the end of traditional working practices can also be seen as an opportunity to develop new ideas and models for work in the twenty-first century. Beck's alternative vision is centred on the concept of active citizens democratically organized in local, and increasingly also regional or transnational, networks. Against the threat of social exclusion, everyone can and must have a right to be included in a new definition and distribution of work. This will involve constant movement between formal employment (with a major reduction in working hours) and forms of self-organized artistic, cultural and political 'civil labour', providing equal access to comprehensive social protection. The aim must be to turn insecurity around, so that it becomes a positive and enriching discontinuity of life. Drawing on his earlier work on risk and reflexive modernization, The Brave New World of Work is also closely linked to his studies on globalization and individualization. These processes are part of the same challenge upon which a politics of modernity must now base itself. Not only the future of work, but also the very survival of democracy and the welfare state will depend on the development of a newly committed and 'multi-active' transnational citizenship. This book will be of great interest to second- and third-year students in sociology, politics, geography and the social sciences generally. It will also appeal to a broader audience interested in the issues and debates surrounding the changing nature of work.

Author : McGraw-Hill
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0078614589

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Entering the World of Work, Student Edition by McGraw-Hill Pdf

Created to help students with special needs develop the skills they need to succeed in their careers and in life, Entering the World of Work focuses on career issues, money management, and balancing work and personal life.

Author : K. J. McLennan
Publisher : IAP
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781607526124

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The Virtual World of Work by K. J. McLennan Pdf

The purpose of this book project is to analyze why the workplace is changing so rapidly, identify the enabling factors and understand what we can do to best prepare for the future. The analysis led to four significant factors which are all fundamental to the formation of the future world of work. They are the incredible enabling technologies, changing attitudes, workforce demographics and globalization. The rapid and irreversible coalescing of these factors is creating what is referred to in the book as, "The Virtual World of Work or VWOW." The book covers the changing workplace from the 1960s through to the present, and then looks to see what is emerging next and provides predictions for the future workplace. To assist the readers in tracking their progress, the book provides a segmentation of this time frame into four distinct stages. Each stage is identified by the capabilities specific to the majority of the worker force in each stage. As the work force transitions from one stage to the next, the accumulated enhancements or changes to who, how, where and when tasks are completed is explored. The book project introduces some original thinking and combines this with the knowledge and expertise from the leaders in this new field. The book is organized around five basic questions concerning the virtual world of work. The questions are: ² What is the Virtual World of Work? ² What Factors have Enabled the Virtual World of Work? ² Will the Virtual World of Work Continue? ² How will the Virtual World Work? ² How to Architect the Virtual World of Work? The book covers why the change is happening and how we can better plan for the future virtual world of work. Over 25 million workers in the U.S. work from home at least a few days per month. More and more workers are joining these virtual workers daily and the amount of time worked out of the traditional office is growing even more rapidly. There are literally millions of people who need the information in this book.

Author : Bruno Roelants,Hyungsik Eum,Simel Esim,Sonja Novkovic,Waltteri Katajamäki
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000012071

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Cooperatives and the World of Work by Bruno Roelants,Hyungsik Eum,Simel Esim,Sonja Novkovic,Waltteri Katajamäki Pdf

As the world of work and jobs is more uncertain than ever because of various trends impacting it, including the rise of robotics and the gig economy, Cooperatives and the World of Work furthers the debate on the future of work, sustainable development, and the social and solidarity economy of which cooperatives are a fundamental component. Throughout the book, the authors, who are experts in their respective fields, do not limit themselves to praising the advantages of the cooperative model. Rather, they challenge the narrow understanding of cooperatives as a mere business model and raise debate on the more fundamental role that cooperatives play in responding to social changes and in changing society itself. The book is unique in tracing the historical connection between cooperatives and the world of work since the end of the First World War and the recent shifts and restructuring in enterprise and the workplace. It presents a redefinition of the very concept of work, focusing on organizational innovation. This book is published in recognition of 100 years of the International Labour Organization, and gathers together research from leading experts who were brought together at an event co-hosted by the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Author : A. Maitland,P. Thomson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230354043

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Future Work by A. Maitland,P. Thomson Pdf

The way we work is changing in the Internet age. The new majority of the workforce, women, Generation Y, the over-50s, as well as growing numbers of men share a need for greater control and choice about where, how and when they work. This is a guide to the skills you will need and the challenges you will face in the 21st century world of work.

Author : Mitchell R. Haney,David A. Kline
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780739141427

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The Value of Time and Leisure in a World of Work by Mitchell R. Haney,David A. Kline Pdf

It is a platitude that most people, as they say, 'work to live' rather than 'live to work.' And in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, work weeks have expanded and the divide between work time and personal time has significantly blurred due to innovations in such things as electronic communications. Concerns over the value of work in our lives, as well as with the balance or use of time between work and leisure, confront most people in contemporary society. Discussions over the values of time, leisure, and work are directly related to the time-honored question of what makes a life good. And this question is of particular interest to philosophers, especially ethicists. In this volume, leading scholars address a range of value considerations related to peoples' thoughts and practices around time utilization, leisure, and work with masterful insight. In addressing various practical issues, these scholars demonstrate the timeless relevance and practical import of Philosophy to human lived experience.