Work In Challenging And Uncertain Times

Author : Patricia Leighton,Tui McKeown
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1003020828

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Change and Risk in Employment Relationships by Patricia Leighton,Tui McKeown Pdf

This book was written as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began to have a devastating effect on employment across the globe. The crisis has served to highlight many deepseated, often longstanding challenges to employment relationships. These include uncertainties and fears about the impact of technological advances, concerns about safety and wellbeing and controversies around emerging business and employment models. It is difficult to avoid the fear that the combination of these and other practices will lead to a 'race to the bottom'. The book calls for a radical rethink and reassessment of the core values underlying employment relationships. In Work in Uncertain and Insecure Times, the authors take a refreshingly realistic view of how contemporary work relationships are managed and look to how they will need to change in the future. Some key questions are posed, such as 'who is the employer in complex skills supply chains?'; 'how do we ensure a skilled workforce in a context of fragmentation and increasing individualization?'; 'in a context of AI, robots etc., what does it mean to be human?' and 'how do we achieve change and improvement'? Based on extensive research presented in an accessible and engaging style, the book provides insights valuable to students of employment relationships, HRM and employment law as well as to practitioners and policy-makers. It draws on a range of academic disciplines and thoughts from interviews with key practitioners and commentators on workplace as well as students.

Author : Patricia Leighton,Tui McKeown
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000044300

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Work in Challenging and Uncertain Times by Patricia Leighton,Tui McKeown Pdf

This book was written as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began to have a devastating effect on employment across the globe. The crisis has served to highlight many deepseated, often longstanding challenges to employment relationships. These include uncertainties and fears about the impact of technological advances, concerns about safety and wellbeing and controversies around emerging business and employment models. It is difficult to avoid the fear that the combination of these and other practices will lead to a ‘race to the bottom’. The book calls for a radical rethink and reassessment of the core values underlying employment relationships. In Work in Challenging and Uncertain Times, the authors take a refreshingly realistic view of how contemporary work relationships are managed and look to how they will need to change in the future. Some key questions are posed, such as ‘who is the employer in complex skills supply chains?’; ‘how do we ensure a skilled workforce in a context of fragmentation and increasing individualization?’; ‘in a context of AI, robots etc., what does it mean to be human?’ and ‘how do we achieve change and improvement’? Based on extensive research presented in an accessible and engaging style, the book provides insights valuable to students of employment relationships, HRM and employment law as well as to practitioners and policy-makers. It draws on a range of academic disciplines and thoughts from interviews with key practitioners and commentators on workplace as well as students.

Author : Alexandra Egan
Publisher : Alexandra Egan
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780646819297

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Simple Strategies to Finding a Job in Uncertain Times by Alexandra Egan Pdf

Losing a job, no matter the reason, is not a good feeling. It can cause feelings of stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, not to mention feeling like no-one sees value in you anymore. In fact, most people often define themselves by what they do for work, and so losing a job can feel like losing your personal identity. This book is a step-by-step guide on how you can stay motivated while looking for work in times of uncertainty. Within its pages, you will get dozens of ideas, tips, tools and learn new skills. Alexandra taps into over 20 years of professional experience, bringing you the best strategies she’s shared with her clients, stepping you through the actions you need to help you find your dream job and get you back into the workforce. Easy to follow. Easy to implement. You’ll discover: · The secret to controlling what you can and help you to reduce stress and anxiety · How to adapt to change · Ways to change your negative self-talk · The secret strategy, the game plan on where to look for and find work · How to highlight your experience – enhancing your cover letter and resume · Secret interview tips and tricks… (and so much more) You’ve now got all of the steps you need right here at your fingertips to get you closer to your ideal job. Get this book today! This book is not just about helping you find work, it is so much more than that. This book is so much more than just about helping you find work, it’s about building a strong mindset to help adapt with change and life itself. What I loved about Simple Strategies to Finding a Job in Uncertain Times is that strategically it’s a fantastic read for someone who is in that space of stuckness, trying to re-skill and become re-employed when feeling crappy. - Johnny D Sensitively written and warm words. Even under stress, a reader can grasp the concepts clearly; I particularly loved the interview tips to increase chances of success. – S Hatch Alexandra infuses the book with practical tools, leaving the reader feeling empowered and equipped, as well as the mindset needed to handle the discomfort, worry and anxiety of searching for work, it’s comforting. – Yaja N FOR PAPERBACK VERSION GO TO: https://www.alexandraegan.com.au/books ABOUT THE AUTHOR An expert at dealing with all personalities and environments, Alexandra is recognised for her ability to manage, nurture and help individuals understand themselves better by developing the right skills. Alexandra has worked within the employment services space for over 20 years and has assisted thousands of people, delivering personal and professional development through her company Domino Effect Consulting's coaching and mentoring programs, since 2015. Her passion and mission is to help individuals master every area of their life - from conquering fears and bad habits to being happy and successful at work and in relationships. Alexandra has an innate ability to extract the true talents of any individual, helping them to better understand themselves and develop the right skills they need to be able to get the results they want. As one of Australia's highly trained Meta practitioners and coaching experts, what this means for you, is that you will receive the best, and the most advanced insights and skills you need to help you become a more positive, more confident individual.

Author : Tanuja Sharma,Rupamanjari Sinha Ray,Nayan Mitra
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811947230

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Responsible Leadership for Sustainability in Uncertain Times by Tanuja Sharma,Rupamanjari Sinha Ray,Nayan Mitra Pdf

This book contains compilation of emerging discourses on responsible leadership for sustainability in uncertain times. Uncertainty is looming large at global level due to COVID, climatic disruptions and persisting social discriminations, especially since the pandemic, which have disrupted economies at both local and global levels. Technology was a boon to mitigate hardships emerging from such disruptions. The book documents the leadership roles, welfare issues, best practices and innovations that help organizations to sustain in a VUCA world. Economic, social and environmental concerns and their mitigation as documented in this book will be relevant for future planning and execution for sustainable existence. A blend of research by practitioners and academicians, capturing organizational experiences through case studies makes it attractive for a wide range of readership. Business leaders will find this book extremely helpful to understand the nuances and insights for responsible leadership and innovative strategies for stakeholder management and engagement for sustained businesses. Practitioners would get insights into responsible leadership for improving existing sustainable practices and speed up the transition which is necessitated due to disruptions. Prospective entrepreneurs may find that book helpful for creating responsible organizations which are sustainable due to responsible management of resources, employees and environment. Students and researchers can learn from the cases and documentation on responsible leadership, social and environmental concerns and sustainability in this book.

Author : Margaret Thornton
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781921666773

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Sex Discrimination in Uncertain Times by Margaret Thornton Pdf

This collection of essays arose from a conference held to mark the silver anniversary of the Australian Sex Discrimination Act (1984). The collection has two aims: first; to honour the contributions of both the spirited individuals who valiantly fought for the enactment of the legislation against the odds, and those who championed the new law once it was passed; secondly, to present a stock-take of the Act within the changed socio-political environment of the 21st century. The contributors present clear-eyed appraisals of the legislation, in addition to considering new forms of legal regulation, such as Equality Act, and the significance of a Human Rights Act. The introduction of a proactive model, which would impose positive duties on organisations, is explored as an alternative to the existing individual complaint-based model of legislation. The contributors also pay attention to the international human rights framework, particularly the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. The essays are illuminated by recourse to a rich vein of historical and contemporary literature. Regard is also paid to the comparative experience of other jurisdictions, particularly the UK and Canada.

Author : Kalpana Goel,Venkat Pulla,Abraham P. Francis
Publisher : Niruta Publications
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9788192332673

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Community Work: Theorie, Experiences and Challenges by Kalpana Goel,Venkat Pulla,Abraham P. Francis Pdf

This book revisits community development especially questioning the meaning of the term community in the changing global and international context. The nature and dynamics of what constitutes community are changing to suit the needs of people living in a technologically advanced nature of life. Communities that were based on face-to-face interactions, sense of belonging and ‘we’ feelings are being replaced or overtaken by virtual communities. What is seen is that face-to-face human interaction is being minimized by technologically advanced ways of communicating, such as Facebook, Twitter, Skype and various other such mechanisms that have traversed physical boundaries and made human interaction possible. This new development has also been instrumental in generating new ideologies, new ways of working with people and addressing human causes. The book delivers practical advice and shares strategies that are based on the real-life experience of working with communities across the nations. It gives breadth and depth of knowledge on community development theory, practice principles, values and illustrates implications for practice based on research and practice experiences that has wider applicability. All the chapters discuss the community development approach/method as a strategy to bring about change in the society. Following a preliminary discussion by Kalpana Goel of the meanings of community and community development, all the chapters discuss the community development approach/method as a strategy to bring about change in the society.

Author : Arianna Costantini,Keri Pekaar,Hai-Jiang Wang,Piet Van Gool
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832516195

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Proactive work design in unstructured work: New challenges and opportunities by Arianna Costantini,Keri Pekaar,Hai-Jiang Wang,Piet Van Gool Pdf

Author : Deborah Heck,Angelina Ambrosetti
Publisher : Springer
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811086489

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Teacher Education In and For Uncertain Times by Deborah Heck,Angelina Ambrosetti Pdf

This volume considers the role of initial and continuing teacher education in uncertain times. It highlights key principles and methods that preserve curiosity and optimism regarding the potential of teacher education, and regarding the manifold achievements of pre-service and in-service teachers. It explores how teacher education can produce teachers who are committed to counter-oppressive curricula and pedagogies, and reflects the critical role of teacher educators as public academics.

Author : Carmen I. Mercado
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781350069084

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Navigating Teacher Education in Complex and Uncertain Times by Carmen I. Mercado Pdf

Carmen I. Mercado draws on four decades of seminal research and theory on how American children, who come from homes where languages other than English are spoken, learn to read and to write in school to reveal aspects of locally-responsive planning and adaptations that should be central to any teacher education program that hopes to serve its unique, local population base responsibly. Mercado uses a range of theoretical lenses particularly those surrounding critical theory, the approach designed to deconstruct power relationships in society, to capture and explain the complexities of the teaching-learning process making visible institutional, social and political influences clear. She explores an extensive collection of tools and resources for teaching to explore how educators can inform their thinking and shape their own practices to broaden access to people and resources, and to influence classroom instruction as school populations becomes increasingly diverse on a global scale through immigration. Mercado also shows how self-study has been a key aspect of her program's evolution, suggesting that teacher education should be informed by teacher educators' own investigations into their own programs and processes; that each teacher educator ought to be an active reinventor of her own program, based on reflection on current data. Mercado sensitively draws together the technical and emotional dimensions of learning to teach, acknowledging that critical theory can bring up deep, often uncomfortable feelings of anger, guilt, resentment, and other responses to unfair conditions. However, since schools are designed as places of opportunity, facing these responses is essential at a time with the feelings of antagonism that characterize the present-day world and its conflictual social groups. Mercado offers the opportunity to address these facets of educational process in compelling, informed ways.

Author : Richard Holmes,Teri McConville
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136347368

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Defence Management in Uncertain Times by Richard Holmes,Teri McConville Pdf

From the impact of the attacks on New York and Washington in 2001, to the problems of military uncertainty and the role of women in combat, this collection of essays explores the changing face of militarism from the perspective of defence management experts.

Author : Margaret J. Wheatley
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005-02-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781605098791

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Finding Our Way by Margaret J. Wheatley Pdf

The acclaimed author “richly articulates how the insights of modern science . . . can usher in a new era of human and planetary health” (Systems Thinker). For years, Margaret Wheatley has written eloquently about humanizing our organizations and helping people to work together more effectively and compassionately. She has shown how breakthroughs in chaos theory and quantum physics can enable organizations to function more like responsive, self-organizing living systems, rather than cold mechanisms of control. And she has gradually expanded these ideas into the wider arena of human society. In short, Margaret Wheatley is one of the most innovative and influential organizational thinkers of our time, and Finding Our Way brings together her shorter writings for the first time, touching on all the topics she has addressed throughout her career, showing how she has applied the ideas in her books in many different situations. “However,” she writes, “this is not a collection of articles. I updated, revised, or substantially added to the original content of each one. In this way, everything written here represents my current views on the subjects I write about.” Provocative, challenging, at times poetic, and often deeply moving, Finding Our Way sums up Wheatley’s thinking on a diverse scope of topics from leadership and management to education and raising children in turbulent times; from societal commentary to specific organizational techniques and more. “Wheatley provocatively lays out how managers must operate to be effective in a system that is ‘alive’ . . . Finding Our Way challenges us to see the enterprises we lead in new light.” —Leader’s Beacon

Author : Ronnie Egan,Nicole Hill,Wendy Rollins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429843235

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Challenges, Opportunities and Innovations in Social Work Field Education by Ronnie Egan,Nicole Hill,Wendy Rollins Pdf

This book collates and analyses the current research, debates, opportunities and practices in social work field education into one volume and contextualises this material within the broader context of social work. Current concerns about risk and uncertainty in field education are explored from multiple stakeholder perspectives. Social work field education is an integral component of social work education, yet its sustainability is increasingly challenged. Issue such as finding enough quality placements with accredited social workers, curriculum development, student diversity, and placement assessment of learning are being examined by researchers and practitioners alike. This represents a challenge for the social work profession generally. By drawing on traditional and alternative pedagogical perspectives on field education and constructions of risk and uncertainty evident in current discourse, the book presents innovative responses to existing challenges. Providing a reference point for future knowledge building in sustainable field education pedagogy and practice, this book will interest university field education programs and industry field educators internationally.

Author : Dr Arun Kumar Sinha
Publisher : BFC Publications
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789357647182

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Human Resources During Uncertain Times by Dr Arun Kumar Sinha Pdf

It covers important topics of Human Resources providing theoretical and practical insights. Useful for Managers, Management Students and professionals from others fields.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004690622

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Elections in Times of a Pandemic – Dilemmas and Challenges by Anonim Pdf

The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that unexpected and unpredictable situations can hinder the conduct of general elections around the world. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the organization of elections during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the theoretical perspective, it familiarizes the public with specific electoral solutions adopted during the pandemic in selected European countries (Italy, Germany, Lithuania, Serbia, Russia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Poland). The editors believe that this book will bring closer the specific solutions adopted in the considered countries during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide readers with a multi-faceted understanding of elections in emergency situations. Contributors are: Roman Bäcker, Ryszard Balicki, Piotr Chrobak, Rafał Dudała, Kamil Glinka, Maciej Górny, Maciej Hartliński, Marcin Jastrzębski, Izabela Kapsa, Agnieszka Kasińska-Metryka, Joanna Kielin-Maziarz, Jakub Klepański, Oliwia Kowalik, Krzysztof Koźbiał, Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik, Natalia Kusa, Elżbieta Lesiewicz, Natasza Lubik-Reczek, Agnieszka Łukasik-Turecka, Paweł Malendowicz, Martinas Maluzinas, Radosław Marzęcki, Magdalena Musiał-Karg, Adam Pluszczyk, Agata Pyrzyńska, Marcin Rachwał, Joanna Rak, Kamila Sierzputowska, Krzysztof Skotnicki, Piotr Walewicz, Jacek Wojnicki, and Waldemar Wojtasik.

Author : Jason Heyes,Ludek Rychly
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781782549437

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Labour Administration in Uncertain Times by Jason Heyes,Ludek Rychly Pdf

This book will prove a thought-provoking read for academics, researchers and students of economics _ particularly labour economics, social policy and public administration. Policy-makers and practitioners involved with labour administration at any leve