The parent's guide to family-friendly work : finding the balance between employment and enjoyment

Work and family are often opposing forces that cause stress and conflict for parents. The demands of work spill over into family life, while personal responsibilities create hurdles in succeeding at your job. However, you can solve this problem—and this book can help. The Parent’s Guide to Family-Fr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Long, Lori K. Author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] Career Press 2007
Edición:1st edition
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627664106719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Planning your future: What you weren't told about "having it all" ; Preparing for family-friendly work ; The resources you need ; The value of expertise ; Knowing your rights
  • Understanding your options: The family-friendly workplace ; Characteristics of a family-friendly job ; Full-time work options ; Reduced-schedule work options ; Family -friendly benefits ; The "boss" matters
  • Conducting your search: Networking for success ; Searching for family-friendly work ; Getting the job ; Asking for more flexibility in your current job ; Writing and delivering your proposal
  • After your search: Making it work day to day
  • Managing a family-friendly career
  • Going it alone
  • Staying home, staying marketable.