work environment

The COVID-19 epidemic changed the world virtually overnight. With a sometimes fatal highly contagious respiratory disease spreading from one human being to another, the pandemic led to massive changes in the way people went to school, shopped for food and conducted their work lives. Before the pandemic struck, remote work accounted for only a small percentage of US workdays, just 5 percent, according to WFH Research, the research division of a company that links job seekers to remote job opportunities. But by 2022 the number of work-from-home days had climbed to 30 percent.

Whether you work in a traditional office or a corner of your bedroom, staying well at work need not be a luxury. But wellness at work isn?t just about staying physically healthy; it?s also about reducing stress and improving mood, focus, energy, and productivity.

"An insider's look at how the rise of "fast fashion" obstructs ethical shopping and fuels the abuse and neglect of garment workers"--Provided by publisher.

"After an Oregon mother finds an SOS letter in a box of Halloween decorations, a story unfolds about the man who wrote it: a Chinese political prisoner, sentenced without trial to work grueling hours at a 'reeducation' camp--manufacturing the products sold in our own big-box stores"--Provided by publisher.

" ... will help [the reader] to develop the skills necessary to become a valued employee. It covers everything from what to do on [one's] first day on the job and dressing for success to getting along with [their] boss and navigating office politics and other challenges" -- Back cover.

"Explains that bias is the result of mental shortcuts and our likes and dislikes, and is a natural part of the human condition. And what we assume about each other and how we interact with one another has vast effects on our organizational success, especially in the workplace. Teaching you how to overcome unconscious bias, this book provides more than thirty unique tools, such as a prep worksheet and a list of ways to reframe your unconscious thoughts"--Provided by publisher.

"Teaches readers what fair trade is and how it promotes humane working conditions worldwide. Readers learn how to recognize fair trade goods while shopping and the lasting benefits that fair trade has for the economy. Readers are introduced to fair trade manufacturers of coffee, chocolate, and clothing"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the issues surrounding privilege in America by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format.

"While women have made progress in the workforce, issues such as sexism, harassment, and unequal pay are still prevalent. [This book] explores the history behind these issues, the effects of these issues on women and society, and ongoing efforts toward gender equality"--Provided by publisher.

Examines abuse, including domestic violence and bullying in the workplace and school, and covering physical, psychological, verbal, sexual, and financial abuse.