Provides a valuable introduction to the issues and debates surrounding homeworking and explores the meaning and experience of this type of employment. Contains a statistical analysis of labour markets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

There are not many books that address the boundaries of care of older people from a work-life perspective. This book, authored by contributors from various countries, looks at the boundaries of care by looking at private and public help, professional and personal help and paid and unpaid caregivers. It captures and conceptualizes the complexity of the intersection of work and home life as it relates to the provision of assistance and support to older relatives in a variety of "care work" contexts. It explores these issues within a critical framework, rather than from an assumed stress or burden perspective, which dominates current texts on the topic. Readers of this volume will gain a deeper understanding of issues of care provision amongst "networks" of careers and helpers, and of the particular dynamics of care when it is episodic or framed by constrains of space and time as a result of geography. In addition, each chapter addresses issues of diversity with sensitivity to gender, race and ethnicity. This book will be of use to academics and graduate students in Gerontology, Family Studies, IO psychology, Gender Studies and Sociology.

The great thing about working from home is that you are in control and you can create the ideal environment for your own temperament and circumstances.' Are you one of the millions of people who have already discovered the rewards of working from home? Or one of those thinking about taking the plunge and wondering what challenges you will face? If so, this book could change your life. Whether you are planning to run your own business or work from home for someone else, whether you spend your day at a computer or out in your workshop, this down-toearth, friendly guide is packed with practical information and tips: *Discover whether you and your work are suited to working from home *Find out how to negotiate homeworking with your employer *Beat procrastination and use your time effectively *Maintain a professional image even if you work from the kitchen table *Overcome isolation and deal confidently with any crisis *Separate work from home and gain support from your family and friends Get the most out of homeworking by sharing the experiences of the author and a diverse range of homeworkers, from designers and B&B owners to salesmen and builders. Explore their solutions to common challenges and save time, effort and money by not making the mistakes they made.

Are you tired working far from home or looking for a gig to earn you extra money? There is a plethora of opportunities available for those who want to work from home especially the stay-home-moms. You probably went to school and had earned a degree; you spent sleepless nights working on your education so that you could further your career. Unfortunately, motherhood demands much from you, and you decide to quit your 9-5 job, or your boss is stressing you, or even the job you got does not make you happy. Regardless of your gender, age or skin or height, today's economy does not cut anybody any slack. Bills have to be paid, and you have to feed and dress your children and yourself. SO, is it possible to have a profitable and fruitful career while working at home? Well, the answer is YES! Only if you balance your life. With your professional background, experience and determination this is achievable. If you probably did not manage to get a degree, that doesn't mean you should give up. Not at all! Fear should not hold you back that your skills are not honed enough to turn them into viable dreams, relax! It’s not utterly necessary to have a distinct set of skills to be able to work from home. You have as many opportunities as those with degrees do; often they seek a different type of jobs out of the available pool of jobs. This book has been curated to help you work comfortably from home. We will see the different careers you could take while working from home, the advantages as well as the disadvantages of working from home and how to set up a routine that will help you manage your time wisely. I invite you to grab a copy of this book and change your perspective of working from home.

Escape the cube. Ditch the commute. It's not just a dream anymore. Many people already spend 12 hours a day getting to work, working, getting home from work. Here's some good news: thanks to advances in technology, acceptance of outsourcing, the trend towards corporate flextime, and other factors, working from home is easier than ever. Good Morning America's Workplace Contributor Tory Johnson and consumer advocate Robyn Freedman Spizman tell readers exactly how to turn today's cultural change to their advantage without giving up an income. Specific business plans will teach them how to: • Take their current position home • Find a new company whose policies will allow them to work from home • Reseach a product they believe in, and sell it from home • Start their own business, doing something they love, for a minimal initial investment With real-life stories, a step-by-step plan, resource guides, and lists of scams to avoid, this is the book that will help readers finally make the leap—and show them that they don't have to give up their family, creativity, or peace of mind to earn a decent salary.

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