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Explores the stories of nearly eighty predominantly millennial workers for so-called "sharing" or "gig" economy businesses like Uber, Kitchensurfing, and Airbnb that showcase the precariousness and often volatility of depending on such services for one's livelihood. Argues that the gig economy is the new version of minimum-wage precarious work, and has upended generations of workplace protections.

The author examines the rise of automation in the workforce by traveling the world and experiencing some of the most modern, tech-run facilities that have largely replaced the human workforce to become almost fully automated. Explores the future of human resources and how robotics and high-tech artificial intelligence are replacing manual workers, and discusses what we can do to keep humans in the loop.

Discusses the importance of knowledge in the workplace and looks at how corporations can increase, evaluate, and utilize their workers' knowledge to better serve customers.

"Discusses whether or not accelerating technology disrupts the economic system to the point where a fundamental restructuring is required."--Provided by publisher.

An upper-level degree is a prized asset in the eyes of many employers, and nonfaculty careers once considered Plan B are now preferred by the majority of science degree holders. Melanie Sinche profiles science PhDs across a wide range of disciplines who share proven strategies for landing a rewarding occupation inside or outside the university.--Provided by publisher.

Provides full descriptions of more than two hundred fifty occupations, offering information on the nature of the work, training and eduction required, chances for advancement, job outlook, and earnings for each.

Explores the controversial influence of America's current trade policies, condemning corporate profiteers, the gouging practices of drug and oil companies, Wal-Mart's stranglehold on the market, and the problems confronting American workers.