Lynne Eisaguirre – författare

This award winning handbook presents the views of both advocates and critics of the argument that government policies can establish gender and racial equality.In Affirmative Action: A Reference Handbook, recent events such as the end of affirmative action in California are examined along with their implications for employees and employers, public contracting, and education. The coverage details the roles of the women's and civil rights movements in shaping affirmative action policies, analyzes major laws and court cases, and profiles key proponents and critics.Provides important statistics collected by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission and the U.S. Department of Education

This work addresses the ongoing focus on sexual harassment in the United States, an issue that remains at the forefront of contemporary American society.In the 2nd edition of Sexual Harassment, compelling cases of sexual harassment in the 1990s are examined, including the highly publicized lawsuit against President Bill Clinton brought by Paula Jones, a former employee of the state of Arkansas. Conversely, readers are asked to assess a recent national debate over whether grade school children should be disciplined for "sexual harassment" when they kiss a playmate.Sexual Harassment contains an overview, a detailed chronology, biographical sketches, primary source material, lists of print and nonprint resources, and a directory of organizations and agencies.Includes a detailed chronology of the history of sexual harassmentProvides biographical sketches of key figures

This is a nitty-gritty, witty and concise book for anyone who is fed up with another person in any kind of work situation. This is a field guide for everyday people in the trenches at all levels of business who need to understand the underlying reasons for difficult people, manage those difficulties, work productively with a diverse work force, and transform work misery into productivity. It shows readers how to get results--even from people they can''t stand, put themselves in someone else''s shoes, stand up for themselves as appropriate, and more importantly, control their temper.

Asking a boss about more responsibility, an inappropriate coworker, or for some extra help can be scary! Employees don''t want to step on anyone''s toes or cross any boundaries, but they need answers! Tackling your most pressing questions and offering advice on what to say and how to say it, this book is every stressed employee''s dream come true. This step-by-step guide covers workplace dialogue dilemmas like leave requests, disability discussions, performance issues, and promotion requests.It features:practical and precise advice for specific problem topicspoints of quick reference at a great pricerealistic scripts that help dictate what should and should not be said.

When it comes to talking to an employee about a touchy topic, managers often find themselves at a loss for the right words. Before the talk, they are stuck wondering, "Where do I begin?" "What do I say?" and "How will he/she react?" Answering employers'' most pressing questions, this go-to guide shows people what to say and how to say it. It features practical and precise advice for specific problem topics and realistic scripts that help dictate what should and should not be said. Not overly academic, this practical primer advises different-level managers, in all industries, how to have those conversations that they dread.