The Guide To Working Life

Ten years ago, Clare Nash was struggling with a common problem: how to be an architect and still have a life. With no job, no savings and no clients in the midst of a recession, Clare set up her own practice with little more than a few postcards in local shop windows and a very simple website. Determined to better combine her life and family with professional work, she created an innovative practice that is flexible and forward-looking, based around remote working and the possibilities offered by improving technology. Bursting with tips, ideas and how-tos on all aspects of designing a working life that suits you and your business, this book explains in clear and accessible language how to avoid the common pitfalls of long hours and low pay. It explores how to juggle work with family commitments, how to set your own career path and design priorities, and how to instil a flexible working culture within a busy lifestyle. Encompasses the full range of life-work challenges: Money, fees and cashflow Playing to your personal strengths Outsourcing areas of weakness Building a happy and productive remote-working team Creating a compelling marketing strategy Juggling parenthood and work Studying and honing workplace skills Provides the inside view from innovative practices: alma-nac, Gbolade Design Studio, Harrison Stringfellow Architects, Invisible Studio Architects, Office S&M Architects, POoR Collective, Pride Road Architects and Transition by Design.

The Ultimate Guide for Working Dads: Achieving Work-Life Balance Are you a working dad struggling to find the perfect balance between your career and family life? Look no further! The Ultimate Guide for Working Dads is here to help you achieve the work-life balance you've always dreamed of. Understanding the Importance of Work-Life Balance In this chapter, you will learn why work-life balance is crucial for your overall well-being and how it can positively impact your relationships with your family, friends, and colleagues. Identifying Priorities and Setting Boundaries Discover how to identify your priorities and set boundaries to ensure that you are dedicating enough time and energy to both your work and your family. Assessing Personal and Professional Goals Learn how to assess your personal and professional goals and align them with your work-life balance objectives. This chapter will guide you in creating a roadmap for success. Establishing Healthy Boundaries Discover effective strategies for establishing healthy boundaries between your work and personal life, allowing you to be fully present in both areas. Building a Supportive Network Explore the importance of building a supportive network of friends, family, and colleagues who understand and respect your work-life balance goals. Engaging in Open Communication Learn how to communicate openly and effectively with your employer, colleagues, and family members about your work-life balance needs and expectations. Seeking Support from Employers Discover how to approach your employer and seek support in achieving a healthy work-life balance, including flexible work arrangements and parental leave options. Sharing Parenting and Household Responsibilities Explore strategies for sharing parenting and household responsibilities with your partner, ensuring that both of you have equal opportunities to thrive in your careers and personal lives. Practicing Self-Care Learn the importance of self-care and discover practical tips for prioritizing your physical and mental health amidst your busy schedule. Prioritizing Physical and Mental Health Discover the benefits of prioritizing your physical and mental health and learn how to incorporate exercise, healthy eating, and stress management techniques into your daily routine. Engaging in Hobbies and Leisure Activities Explore the importance of engaging in hobbies and leisure activities that bring you joy and help you recharge, allowing you to be more present and engaged with your family. Being Present and Engaged with Family Discover strategies for being fully present and engaged with your family, creating meaningful connections and memories that will last a lifetime. Quality Time with Children Learn how to make the most of your time with your children, creating special moments and This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Ultimate Guide for Working Dads: Achieving Work-Life Balance Understanding the Importance of Work-Life Balance Identifying Priorities and Setting Boundaries Assessing Personal and Professional Goals Establishing Healthy Boundaries Building a Supportive Network Engaging in Open Communication Seeking Support from Employers Sharing Parenting and Household Responsibilities Practicing Self-Care Prioritizing Physical and Mental Health Engaging in Hobbies and Leisure Activities Being Present and Engaged with Family Quality Time with Children Nurturing Relationships with Partners Managing Career Advancement and Ambitions Building a Supportive Professional Network Continuing Professional Development Embracing Flexibility and Adaptability Adjusting Work-Life Balance Strategies Embracing Technology and Remote Work Celebrating Successes and Practicing Gratitude Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Successful natural resource management is much more than good science; it requires working with landowners, meeting deadlines, securing funding, supervising staff, and cooperating with politicians. The ability to work effectively with people is as important for the conservation professional as it is for the police officer, the school teacher, or the lawyer. Yet skills for managing human interactions are rarely taught in academic science programs, leaving many conservation professionals woefully unprepared for the daily realities of their jobs. Written in an entertaining, easy-to-read style, The Conservation Professional’s Guide to Working with People fills a gap in conservation education by offering a practical, how-to guide for working effectively with colleagues, funders, supervisors, and the public. The book explores how natural resource professionals can develop skills and increase their effectiveness using strategies and techniques grounded in social psychology, negotiation, influence, conflict resolution, time management, and a wide range of other fields. Examples from history and current events, as well as real-life scenarios that resource professionals are likely to face, provide context and demonstrate how to apply the skills described. The Conservation Professional’s Guide to Working with People should be on the bookshelf of any environmental professional who wants to be more effective while at the same time reducing job-related stress and improving overall quality of life. Those who are already good at working with people will learn new tips, while those who are petrified by the thought of conducting public meetings, requesting funding, or working with constituents will find helpful, commonsense advice about how to get started and gain confidence.

Work-life balance is one of the most important issues facing employers and managers today. Employees at all levels are no longer willing to trade their quality of life in order to get a decent standard of living. Managers can no longer afford to ignore the costs that the long-hours culture imposes on their organisation. Overwork causes stress-related absenteeism, poor retention levels, low creativity, appalling customer service and unethical employee behaviour. Combine that with the risks of being sued by a stressed employee or a parent who wanted to work flexibly, and the business case for paying real attention to work-life issues has never been stronger. This text sets out the roadmap for moving your organisation towards a positive work-life culture. With clear and practical advice for HR and line managers alike, Managing Work-Life Balance shows you how to engage employers, managers and employees in the process of controlling the inherent conflicts between the worlds of work and home.

There are plenty of books that show you how to write applications in a specific language. They explain the nuts and bolts of the syntax and the use of the tools to build applications with the latest features and functionality available. There are also a number of fine books that show you how to be "a computer consultant." But there are a whole host of issues specific to the business of writing, delivering and supporting custom software systems. This is the only book that will take you on a step-by-step tour of the entire process. "DevGuide 3", with over 150 pages of new material, shows you how to do "The Other 90%" of the work involved in producing custom software applications.

Winner of the Australian Career Book of the Year Award 2022 (RSA Oceania) This Working Life is the book you need to navigate your career with courage, openness and a good dose of laughter in uncertain times. Springing off the success of her ABC podcast, Lisa Leong, together with journalist Monique Ross, is bringing a deep curiosity to the world of work. You spend most of your waking life working – a jaw-dropping 90,000 hours for the average person. You deserve to feel joy during that time. But how? This Working Life empowers you to experiment in the lab of life. You’ll reflect on your highs and lows, harness your superpowers and pinpoint your guiding values. You’ll learn the importance of empathy as you craft a job or curate a portfolio career that can grow with you. You’ll unlock the power of rituals, community and self-care, and build resilience that will help you face life’s inevitable curveballs. Lisa and Monique get personal, sharing hard-won learnings from their own lives, along with insights from world-leading thinkers like Dorie Clark, Jeremy Utley and Dan Klein, and practical activities to help you take action. No matter where you are, or where you want to be, This Working Life will help you get there.

The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age and this inspirational book reveals how one might make it a reality. It explores the competing claims we face for money and status while doing something meaningful and in tune with our talents. Drawing on wisdom about work that is to be found in sociology, psychology, history and philosophy, Roman Krznaric sets out a practical and innovative guide to negotiating the labyrinth of choices, overcoming the fear of change, and finding a career that makes you thrive. One in the new series of books from The School of Life, launched May 2012: How to Stay Sane by Philippa Perry How to Find Fulfilling Work by Roman Krznaric How to Worry Less About Money by John Armstrong How to Change the World by John-Paul Flintoff How to Thrive in the Digital Age by Tom Chatfield How to Think More About Sex by Alain de Botton

Work-life balance picks up where conventional time management stops. After you have prioritised ruthlessly, learned how to delegate, dealt with interruptions, managed your managers, planned and reviewed and still find you are overworked then it is time to try something else. Use this book to re-establish control over your life and to understand the impact of work pressures and issues in your personal life, it will show you how to: audit your work-life balance to find out which areas are really causing you the most tension establish what you want out of your work and your life outside work, this is important because your aspirations change allocate time and other resources to ensure that work and life outside work are given the right priorities with reference to your emotional commitment deal with the expectations of others cope with specific issues such as: the long-hours culture, dealing with excessive workloads, working in a caring profession as well as being a teacher. The book outlines a range of strategies to help teachers to achieve the right work-life balance for them. It can also be used for whole school staff development programmes – after all work-life balance is the responsibility of head-teachers and governors too.