EDIS Update
New and revised publications in the EDIS publications database
FCS7239/FY1107 Managing in Tough Times: Building Your Assets by Volunteering and Networking
November 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Workplace
FCS7239, a 5-page fact sheet by Selena Garrison, Michael S. Gutter, and Lynda Spence, describes strategies job seekers can use to market themselves to their communities and potential employers by volunteering and using online networking resources. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1107
FAR5048/FM299 Trends in Maternity Leave for First-Time Mothers
March 25th, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Workplace
FAR5048, a 2-page transcript of the Family Album Radio Program broadcast by Donna Davis, summarizes a 2005 report from the U.S. Census Bureau describing the changes in the maternity leave and employment patterns of first-time mothers. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FM299
FE792 Compensating Farm Workers through Piece Rates—Implications on Harvest Costs and Worker Earnings
February 27th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Citrus, Community Development, Crops, Workplace
FE792, a 4-page fact sheet by Fritz M. Roka, explains how a piece rate payment system works and its implications on production costs and farm worker earnings. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE792
PI177/PI213 Professionalism and Pesticides: Public and Customer Communications
February 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Workplace
PI-177, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes the components of professionalism, how to talk to customers about pesticides, notification requirements, and and recordkeeping. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI213
PI176/PI212 Professionalism and Pesticides: Supervision
January 27th, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Workplace
PI-176, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by F. M. Fishel, describes the extent of supervision required by law in Florida for various types of licenses and pesticide label restrictions. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI212
ENY146/IN783 Living with African Bees in Florida's Outdoor Workplaces
December 19th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Safety, Workplace
ENY-146, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley and J. D. Ellis, offers African honey bee related recommendations and precautions specific to outdoor workers in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN783
FE788 Wages and Benefits in the Florida Landscape Industry
December 16th, 2008
Topic(s):Community Development, Lawn & Garden, Workplace
FE788, a 9-page illustrated report by Alan W. Hodges and John J. Haydu, reports the results of a study to document current compensation, benefits, and employment practices in the landscape industry in Florida, through a representative survey sample. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE788
ABE214/OA125 Bloodborne Pathogens — OSHA Standard 1910.1030
December 9th, 2008
Topic(s):Safety, Workplace
Revised! ABE-214, a 17-page illustrated fact sheet by Carol J. Lehtola and Charles M. Brown, highlight the information and requirements in OSHA standard 1910.1030, which guides employers in providing for their workers safe and appropriate means for using needles and other devices for drawing and transferring blood and other similar materials. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/OA125
FCS-5265/FY1055 Coping With Stress During a Job Loss
September 4th, 2008
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Workplace
FCS-5265, a 4-page fact sheet by Heidi Liss Radunovich, describes the typical emotional reactions people have when they experience an unexpected job loss, and lists ways people can take care of themselves during the stress of a job loss. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1055
FCS-2287/FY1057 Should You Go Back to School? A Guide for Women
September 4th, 2008
Topic(s):Money Matters, Workplace
FCS=2287, a 4-page fact sheet by Lynn Max and Heidi Liss Radunovich, discusses issues surrounding returning to school in a question-and-answer format — advantages and disadvantages, how to pay for it, and factors contributing to success. Includes references. Published by the Uf Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1057
FE713/FE713 Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Making Your (Power) Point
July 2nd, 2008
Topic(s):Community Development, Workplace
FE713, a 4-page fact sheet by Henry M. Cothran, is part of the Business Retention and Expansion Programs series. It provides an overview and a set of guidelines for developing effective visual presentations that won’t leave your audience snoring or lost. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE713
HR027/HR027 Empowering Kennel Associates at Veterinary Practices: Win-Win Strategies for Management and Employees
April 16th, 2008
Topic(s):Workplace
HR027, a 6-page fact sheet by Jennifer E. Darby and Allen F. Wysocki, outlines what it takes to create a positive work environment through effective communication, encouragement, rewards, training, and goal setting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HR027
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