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Low-wage workers make up the largest group of employed parents in the United States, yet scant attention has been given to their experiences as new mothers and fathers. Work Matters brings the unique stories of these diverse individuals to light. Drawing on years of research and more than fifteen hundred family interviews, Maureen Perry-Jenkins describes how new parents cope with the demands of infant care while holding down low-wage, full-time jobs, and she considers how managing all of these responsibilities have long-term implications for child development.

Join professional comedy writer Joel Morris on a hilarious journey into the hidden world of shared laughter, where he reveals the mechanisms that make jokes work and what comedy can teach us about ourselves. Offering astute analysis of everything from stand-up to slapstick and sitcom to spoof, Morris examines comedic patterns, rhythms, and dynamics to uncover the algorithms that secretly underpin comedy.

A podcast about improving work related experiences that affect happiness, success and engagement both on the job and at home.

Work Matters is a new podcast from the Work Foundation that brings together a panel of experts to review the latest statistics and Government policy on the state of work and the labour market in 2022, and what this means for workers, employers and policy makers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Authority can be visually compelling, yet it carries immense responsibility. Gavin Appleby's book, The Manager's Problem Solving Handbook for Almost Every Managerial Work Matter, directs listeners through the complications of leadership. It is an indispensable guide for converting challenges into possibilities for evolution and effective management, whether you're a seasoned executive or new to leadership.

Americans spend a majority of their waking hours working, whether paid or unpaid. Due to a global pandemic, rapidly advancing technology, shifts in the economy, and more, the working world has become an increasingly complex place to navigate. In this newly expanded and updated version of his 2011 book, Work Matters, author and pastor Tom Nelson wrestles with the latest trends and dynamics of work, including remote work, work-life balance, technology, the meaning of Sabbath, and working for the common good.

Every creation begins as a thought, from a symphony to a marriage to an ice cream cone to a rocket launch. When we have an intention, a complex chain of events begins in our brains. Thoughts travel as electrical impulses along neural pathways. When neurons fire together they wire together...

In the past decades, work has changed dramatically. Yet we are still sent into the new world of work with old, outdated tools, expectations, and strategies. This leaves us ill-equipped in our pursuit of meaningful work that will impact our communities and change the world. The result? Unmet expectations and unfulfilled longings. Not to mention curiosity about how to do the work we sense God calling us to.

Work Matters is a quick, daily dose of what’s going on in the job market and how it affects you and your career journey. The show is hosted by America’s Career Coach, Ken Coleman—#1 bestselling author and host of Ramsey Network’s The Ken Coleman Show—and provides a practical take on topics like burnout, today’s most in-demand job skills, how to deal with a deadbeat boss, and more. The work you do matters, and it’s time to make the most of it. For a full-length daily podcast, subscribe to The Ken Coleman Show.

Social Work Matters is the space to learn about every aspect of being a social worker, social work education, professional development, and why we need highly qualified social workers today more than ever. Hosted by Dr. Megan Hampton, LISW, LCSW, director of the Master of Social Work program at Alliant University, episodes will feature guests from every level of the social work field – from passionate students to seasoned professionals.Dr. Hampton and her guests are excited to shine a light on this rewarding field, its vital community service, and how Alliant is helping train the next ...

Recorded in an intimate gathering of aspiring entrepreneurs, writers, and leaders, Leap First teaches us 49 essential principles, practices, and life lessons that have helped Seth the most in his own work and life. More than an audiobook or keynote speech, each track here presents a carefully chosen catalyst intended to trigger our own passion and insight with each listening.

Two black women trying to navigate on this journey called life. This is a space for all twenty something’s who don't have it all figured out to connect, share, and support one another through experiences.

Whether you are a self-advocate or a family member / caregiver of an individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), this podcast has tools to help you advocate for the developmental disabilities community and promote inclusion in your state and local community. Join Dr. Chris Reeve, a Program Director from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) as she interviews project partners, family members, caregivers and self-advocates about ways to help advocate in your community and resources available from the FDDC. Join our community to help build inclusive ...

From a leading voice in the faith and work movement and author of Redeeming Your Time comes the revolutionary message that God sees our daily work—in whatever form it takes—with far more value than we ever imagined. “The Sacredness of Secular Work does an extraordinary job of being both...

A platform and podcast to collaborate with professionals who have worked with other professionals and rely on their expertise and professionalism to elevate them to higher levels.The concept of who you work with matters transcends just the who outside your business and is just as important to trust the team inside your business to continue to elevate you as an entrepreneur and help you continue to grow your vision. Who you work with matters goes for all aspects of your life.Let’s explore how professionals who are also visionaries have elevated others in their lives to continue to grow and ...

When pharmaceutical scientist David R. Hamilton, PhD observed the results of tests on new drugs, he noticed that patients receiving the control placebo pills reported the same level of improvement as people receiving the actual drug. Seeing this result repeat itself time and time again, he...

Imagine what you could do with the time you spend writing emails every day. Complexity is killing companies' ability to innovate and adapt, and simplicity is fast becoming the competitive advantage of our time. Why Simple Wins helps leaders and their teams move beyond the feelings of frustration and futility that come with so much unproductive work in today's corporate world to create a corporate culture where valuable, essential, meaningful work is the norm.

Perfunctory efforts to show investment in a business relationship don't cut it anymore. Business professionals working across national and cultural boundaries need to form authentic relationships that drive rapport, camaraderie, and optimal team performance—and Forging Bonds in a Global Workforce provides the most thorough and practical approach to date on this issue. Renowned academics in the field of intercultural relationship-building Andy Molinsky and Melissa Hahn deliver an easy-to-understand approach to help you supercharge your global relationship-building skills.

There are only two paths in life: average and awesome. The average path is easy because all you have to do is nothing. The awesome path is more challenging, because things like fear only bother you when you do work that matters. The good news is Start gives listeners practical, actionable insights to be more awesome, more often.

Do you struggle and search for ways to save time in your day? Do you wonder how other working moms get it all done? Do you desire more time for your Faith, Fitness, and Family? Are you an ambitious working mom needing to do more in less time? Then this podcast is for you! My name is Felicia - Wife, Mom, Vision Coach, Christian Mentor, and Daughter of the Most High King. And I welcome you to the Time Matters Method! A podcast where I share with you time-proven strategies for achieving a balanced life. Here, you’ll learn Time Saving Strategies, Prioritization, and Planning that will help you ...