The Parent's Guide to Family Friendly Work: Finding the Balance Between Employment and Enjoyment (The Parent's Guide to...) |  | Author: Lori K., Ph.d. Long
Publisher: Career Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1,403,078
Media: Paperback
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.2 x 0.2
ISBN: 1564149447
Dewey Decimal Number: 650.1
EAN: 9781564149442
ASIN: 1564149447
Publication Date: July 30, 2007
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Product Description
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-Friendly Work is a career guide to assist you in finding a job that allows a balance between work and family. The book will help you overcome the barriers you might face in your job search, understand flexible work options and supportive benefits, and learn strategies to search for and negotiate an arrangement that works for you and your family.
Written by a human resource management professional, this book provides advice with a clear understanding of the limitations and legal concerns of most employers. If you decide to forgo traditional employment, you'll find here lots of creative ideas on work you can do on your own.
The Parent's Guide to Family-Friendly Work will also show you how to:
* Target family-friendly careers and jobs.
* Improve your resume and assure potential employers of your future success.
* Evaluate the family-friendly claims of a potential employer.
* Negotiate an alternate work arrangement with your current employer.
* Keep your skills sharp if you choose to stay at home.
Packed with helpful tips, success stories, and resources, The Parent's Guide to Family-Friendly Work is a must-have for any parent who wants to take control and find more family time.
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Essential reading for busy working parents June 21, 2007
Michele Dortch (Arizona)
If you're a busy working parent struggling with the daily demands of work and family, then read this book! Filled with practical advice and real-life examples, this book walks you through the process of creating family friendly work from start to finish. As a working mother and human resource professional, Lori offers sage perspective on what it takes to truly design your ideal work-life. You'll learn how to plan the work-life you want, what work options are available to you, how to land your ideal job and what to do once you're there. Plus, she offers a wealth of resources to support you through the process. This is a guide you will reference time and time again.
Great book - easy to read and practical September 22, 2007
Julie Szendrey
Great book to read to better understand options available for working parents. The chapter discussing legal issues relating to part-time/full-time is especially helpful. Plan to keep as a reference.
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