Synopses & Reviews
In the United States work underlies our very concept of who we are. Changes in society and technology have influenced how and where we work, and transformations within the workplace in turn have altered our society.
A Nation at Work addresses the fundamental economic, demographic, policy, and business facts about how the workforce and workplace are changing in the early twenty-first century. Illustrated with over thirty-five graphs, Part I covers essential topics about the American workforce and workers. Part II gathers essays and speeches from the nation's outstanding journalists and workplace analysts. The book incorporates facts and data, including invaluable tables and listings for useful Internet sites, books, and organizations.
Comprehensive in scope, A Nation at Work will help readers reach a better understanding about their own work and the world of work around them.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 421-433) and index.
Table of Contents
THE WORKFORCE, THE ECONOMY, AND PUBLIC POLICY -- Social, Economic, and Demographic Trends -- Recruiting, Educating, and Training the Workforce -- Regulating the Workforce -- THE ECONOMY AND THE WORKFORCE: A CRITICAL READER -- Globalization, Technology, and Trade -- Ethics and Justice in the New Workplace -- Balancing Work and Family -- Technology on the Job -- The Changing Face of the Workforce.