Every year on the first Monday of September, America celebrates its workers and their contributions to our nation’s strength and prosperity. The idea that work is valuable, and even noble, dates back to ancient times. In the Old Testament, for example, we read that “six days shalt thou labour.” The modern holiday of Labour Day … Read more
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, internships have become more and more important. Employers are looking for candidates with experience, and an internship is a great way to get your foot in the door. An internship can give you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain valuable work experience. It can also help … Read more
There are a number of problems that human service clients are facing. One of the biggest problems is management. This can be a problem for both the client and the provider. There may be a lack of communication between the two, or the client may not be able to understand what is expected of them. … Read more
Enstrom Auto Mirror Plant is a large, publicly-traded company that manufactures automobile mirrors and other auto parts. In early 2015, the company was facing serious financial difficulties. In order to reduce costs and improve its bottom line, Enstrom Auto Mirror Plant instituted a new incentive program for its employees. The goal of the incentive program … Read more
Times continue to change and today people tend to judge a person on how they look. Companies are becoming more competitive and are looking for ways to attract customers. More retailers and companies are using the approach to hire based on appearance rather than work capability. Hiring should be based on work ethic, rather than … Read more
There are a number of challenges that working women face today. One of the biggest is the issue of work-life balance. With more women than ever before entering the workforce, it can be difficult to find time for family and personal commitments. This is especially true for women who are also caring for young children. … Read more
Discrimination in the workplace is a major problem that employees face every day. There are many forms of discrimination, such as race, gender, age, and disability. Discrimination can lead to lower morale, productivity, and motivation among employees. It can also result in legal action against the company. Discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue … Read more
Management at the Lincoln Electric Company has always been concerned with employee productivity and satisfaction. In order to ensure that their employees are productive, they have implemented a number of policies and practices. One of these is the “Profit Sharing Plan”, which allows employees to share in the company’s profits. This plan motivates employees to … Read more
Engstrom Auto Mirror Plant has a long history of motivating its employees, even in tough times. The company was founded in 1908, and since then, it has been known for its management style and leadership. Even during the Great Depression, Engstrom Auto Mirror Plant managed to keep its employees motivated. This is because the company … Read more
Discrimination in employment is a major issue that needs to be addressed. There are many ways to advocate for change, but an effective advocacy plan must be tailored to the specific problem at hand. When crafting an advocacy plan to address discrimination in employment, there are a few key elements that must be included: 1. … Read more
The future of work is changing. Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the workplace, and this is likely to continue in the years ahead. One trend that is already evident is the increasing use of robotics and automation in manufacturing and other sectors. This is likely to lead to a decline in the … Read more
Diversity is the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization. Diversity can be seen as something that people should not just tolerate but accept and embrace. Diversity is important because it creates an environment where employees feel they can work to their full potential … Read more
Professionalism has been defined as “the practice of being careful and thorough in one’s work, adherence to the standards of a profession, and courtesy to others” (Dictionary. com). Professionalism is a very important part of getting ahead in an office/workplace setting. Professionalism can be displayed through both actions and appearance. Professional appearance and behavior can … Read more
Picture a huge billboard with lights flashing all over. It depicts several people dressed in vibrant clothes with words writing SALE THIS WEEKEND ONLY 75% OFF THE ENTIRE STORE! Now make a complete 180 degree shift. Picture a building on the brink of collapse with sewing machines butted up against each other in rows that … Read more
Chapter 1: What do Schoolteachers and Sumo Wrestlers have in common? By starting the chapter off with a study between two economists who tried to find a solution for parents who repeatedly came late to pick up their children from daycare, Steven Levitt discusses the concept of incentives and its benefits and weaknesses. An incentive … Read more
The goal of my personal project was to give people a better understanding on the mind and process of music making. The documentary was to show the difficulties and the overall lives of an underage artist. The goal of the documentary was to show unsigned artists and their daily lives or opinions on the lives … Read more
A woman in Wales bought a dress and was looking at the dress label for washing instructions when she noticed a note. The note was written on the back of the dress label, it read, “Forced to work exhausting hours. ” The dress the woman thought was pretty, soon became disturbingly ugly. This was the … Read more
Body arts is a term that is most likely associated with tattooing and piercing. Body arts originated from the African and American tribal cultures most likely in East African countries. These tribes usually adopted those traditions based on their beliefs and by both males and females. Tattoos and piercings are forms of body art that … Read more
Audit Methods: the ten criteria are: 1. Foundation which is the essential area that the company stands on, so it is important to look at the leadership and also to make sure that there is accountability in place, by doing this it helps to make sure that the entire company is on the same page … Read more
1. In your own words, I would like you to define what success means to you. Based on our in-class discussion, please articulate the three main ingredients you believe will contribute to the feeling that your career is fueling professional and personal success. For example, making a positive difference in the lives of others, making … Read more
Farm Laborers: Injustice in the Fields Immigrant workers come to America in search of a better life. However, when they arrive they are faced with numerous hardships: inability to speak English, discrimination, and unfair wages in the worst jobs available. Due to earning low wages, immigrants live in unacceptable housing conditions. Because of their illegal … Read more
Drug Testing in the Workplace As drug use throughout the world continues to rise, there are many employers becoming concerned for their businesses. Collecting hair, blood, or urine is usually the beginning process of a drug test. It is then tested in a lab with chemicals to extract drugs from the samples taken. It is … Read more
I worked at Time Inc. , one of the biggest companies in the magazine industry, for the last two years as a data analyst. Time Inc. owns many of the major brands that people typically purchase such as People, Time, Sports Illustrated, Money, Fortune, and many more. The trends in this industry have led to … Read more
Coaching Sessions Conducting the coaching session made me reflect on my perception of things and how I could improve for next time. The following questions were the focus of all three coaching sessions: • How effective do you think you were as a coach? • What specific strategies did you use? • What lessons have … Read more
Many ways to define the fundamental word of work exist today. Work carried out by the businesses of America a multitude of workers coordinate to complete a common assignment. In this model workers are treated as resources and not people or even employees. Often leading to high amounts of stress on the employees of that … Read more
Having the ability to lead others is essential in today’s world. For approximately the past two years, I have been the team captain of my high school’s robotics team, the Combustible Lemons. The team has competed in a number of regional, state, and international under my leadership. However, our robotics team wishes to be well … Read more
You are an HR manager working for a large IT solutions firm in the UK. Your organisation has been experiencing a high degree of labour turnover across the organisation. This prompted you to devise and distribute an employee survey. The findings of this survey revealed low morale across the various departments and in particular a … Read more
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements Assessment Task 2: Work Health and Safety Project Part A: Develop handouts Handout 1: Legislation Explain the purpose of Work Health and Safety legislation, including the function of a WHS Act, WHS regulation and WHS Code of Practice: Purpose of WHS legislation The … Read more
There are many reasons why relationships fail. The most common reasons are the lack of trust, communication, respect, and honesty. All these combined make a solid foundation for the rest of the relationship structure. It is similar to building a house if there is not a solid foundation the rest of the structure will not … Read more
There is a long ongoing battle that is being waged between unions and business since the rise of large corporations. Unions were created to fight higher official corruption and to protect workers from unfavorable conditions and unfair treatment by top-level officials, companies take extreme measures to prevent the creation of unions within their organizations. There … Read more
Social loafing occurs when people work together and when their “output” is combined leaving no one to feel solely accountable for the completed task. Social loafing occurs on many different types of tasks including ones requiring physical effort (Szymanski & Harkins, 1987). Due to social loafing effect we hypothesized that people in groups would leave … Read more
The mommy track has become a very real concern when it comes to women who want to have a rewarding career and still have children. Since women make up half the workforce in today’s society, the previous views or perspective that a woman cannot due both successfully has become a hot topic. Previously, it was … Read more