The introduction and table of contents of this book look deceptively familiar. The edited volume, stemming from a conference feting the 75th anniversary of the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, opens with a well-known litany of problems with US jobs: widening inequality, scaling ...
Schawbel’s (2015) recent observation that “millennials” are the least engaged generation suggests that they may have difficulty finding jobs that meet their high expectations for meaningful work; thus, how to increase engagement through meaningful work remains a research challenge (Cartwright & ...
Taylor notes that there are more and less constructive approaches to managing this process in different religious denominations.Taylor argues that expressive individualism faces the same challenge if it raises up any common values that the emerging individual is expected to embrace. There will be gaps....
“Take the rest of the day off. And tomorrow too,” says Gina. “I think it may help if you learned a little about how our customers consume Good Stories. I find that a great cure for inflated egos.” Clara sees Gina’s advice as a challenge. People who are in “business” often ...
But Kaz will have the challenge of a lifetime. My reaction towards this book is nearly identical to that of Hadfield’s first book in the series, The Apollo Murders. Hadfield clearly knows the territory of his books. Whether in space or on the ground, all aspects of an astronaut’s ...
This "quiet room" (known technically as an "anechoic chamber") was designed specifically to be absent of any echo and to absorb 99.99% of sound—and as a result, it's become a kind of destination for visitors wanting to challenge the limits of their ability to withstand sensory deprivation...
For a middle-school student, picking the right good argumentative essay topic for your upcoming essay can be a real challenge. Although you might think that you are better off when your teacher assigns the topic, it can be fun to make the choice on your own. Here are some topics that ar...
Let me start with issuing you a challenge: Be better than you are. Set a goal that seems unattainable, and when you reach that goal, set another one even higher. — Herb Brooks 73 When you pull on that jersey, you represent yourself and your teammates, and the name on the front is...
I think, also, that the ‘star’ of the book (and the series) is Owein – first as the house and then as the dog – and that creates a challenge that Holmberg hasn’t really overcome. How do you give your ‘star’ the focus they deserve when they can’t communicate well. It kin...
homeownership, you can also consider picking up handyman work in your spare time. You may be asked to complete tasks that include hanging flat-screen televisions, changing light fixtures, and putting together small furniture. However, you can take on only the jobs you want and set your rates...