Week 3 EOC: This Charming Man

I believe that the NELA sponsors the site because there had been situations int he past in which employee have been abused in the workplace and didn't know if that abuse was illegal behavior upon the employeer. They also support employee rights and want people to have access to a site where in fact they are being protected and there are laws for certain situations. Some of the resources available to the public on the website are what your workplace rights are. Under this tab they include a number of different categories including, discrimination, harassment, benefits & leaves and unions. Establishments that provide a welcoming environment and honor differences are less likely to have employees who feel mistreated and file complaints(PG 385)
It goes through each category and lists in depth responses for each topic. Another form of resource would be the career help tab. This includes ways on how someone can improve on their LinkedIn profile, how to create a great resume, and career coaching. All the tools one would need to help them further in their career path. The other resource you can find here would be how to protect your rights. This helps you on if in fact you do have a problem in the workplace, how to go about it and how to hire a lawyer. Now, this website also helps you hire a lawyer if you do need one. 

Some of the specific work related issues one may encounter would be religion prejudice. In the film when the class (of mostly Muslims) went into the museum to learn about the history of the Dutch the tour guide was being blatantly rude and speaking about how the crusade was a 'real' crusade against the Muslims. Also, when they were in the bar and how the bartender assumed the man doesn't drink alcohol because he appears to be Muslim. Comments like these can be very derogatory to some people, especially in the workplace; creating an uncomfortable situation for everyone. Recruiting a diverse workforce is an active process. It demonstrates the manager’s commitment to honor differences and encourage diversity while trying to find the best qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, or other differences. (PG 387) Another issue that could come up in the work place would be bullying. In the workplace it is not illegal for a boss to harass you unless it's done for an illegal reason. The law does not require for your boss to be nice, kind, or even fair but if your boss does treat you differently because of your age, sex, race religion, or nationality then its a problem. In the film the manager at the print shop was yelling at the girl and stating that he would not hire a Muslim even though he had all the skills needed for the position. It is important for employees to know that they are not being judged by factors, such as race and gender, or by other factors, including membership in a group or being the same as or different from the manager or other employees. (PG 386)

Week 2 EOC: Sweet Charity Rights and Wrongs

Rights: One of the things Charity attempted right but also failed was the way she was dressed. She definitely made an attempt as to how she would show up to her interview but she didn't nail the right look for it. she applied too much makeup, she wasn't wearing a blazer but instead a cardigan and she had too much jewelry on.

Wrongs: Although it did seem that she tried she should have done a walk by before her interview to see exactly what the ladies were wearing and try to mimic it. She did over-do her makeup, she was wearing a cardigan instead of a blazer and had too much jewelry on.
Another wrong she did was when she arrived at the employment officers cubicle she was lingering and listening in on his conversation over the phone instead of letting him know that she was there and wait patiently for him to be done instead of looking like she was interested in what he was saying. "Should an applicant for a dish-washing position know that an additional job task is cutting the grass? Does the establishment require servers to mop the floors? Must cooks wash pots and pans? Do storeroom staff need to use a computer for inventory or other purposes? Each of these tasks can be a surprise to a new employee, who might not have accepted the position if he or she had known about all of the responsibilities." (PG. 348)
She explained that she didn't have any skills at all. If she was more prepared for the interview and took the skills that she learned as a taxi girl and transform them into some relatable skills she would have had a chance.
"Current and accurate job descriptions inform job applicants about what they would do if they worked in the position. This information will impact their interest in the job, so managers must develop it carefully." (PG. 402) When the employment officer asked her if she knew how to work a typewriter she stated no. He would continue asking questions to see if she had any skills or qualifications that would help her find a job and question after after she stated no, even when he paused and started asking another question she said no. Remember that an employer of choice is one where employees enjoy their work and encourage their friends and family to seek open positions in the organization. Almost by definition, employers of choice have fewer terminations than do other employers that do not consistently offer an enjoyable work experience.(PG. 349) Also, as an employment officer he wasn't taking the situation seriously. As a professional he should have not assumed that she was playing a joke on him but instead helped her into furthering her career path in whatever field she wanted to pursue

Overall, I believe that if she would have tried a little harder in actually wanting to better herself she could have done it. Instead of begging and crying for the job she should have asked where she can finish her G.E.D. to get ahead in her career.

Week 1 EOC: Best and Worst Jobs

I will start off with some of the bad experiences I have endured during my time being employed at varies locations and coorperations. Back in 2010 I had just recently moved to Colorado and I was recently employed by Vans (skate company) and I had requested a transfer. I started working at Vans at my local mall and for the first couple months it was going fantastic. Management was very clear on what the goals were for the store and what was expected of the employees. We had received news that we would be hiring a new GM (general manager). We were all very open minded but the new GM had very little experience with actual management but we were still willing to give her a chance. it was a total disaster. We would not reach our goals because she was always striking conversations with the employees distracting them from making sales. She would approach certain employees with a nasty attitude and start confronting them about problems in front of customers. She would also make employees including myself do unnecessary tasks such as cleaning the employee restroom during peak hours of the mall rush. I spoke up to the supervisor about these issues and he ignored them and put the blame on the employees. I eventually ended up leaving and found a better job.

Now for one of the best, was the job I had right after the one mentioned above. I started working as a housekeeper at a assisted living home for seniors. I started working as a housekeeper for about 4 months. My supervisor was very impressed with my work and had mentioned to me if I wanted to move up and was interested in working as a caregiver. I accepted the opportunity and starting working under a new supervisor. She was amazing. She had a very well connection to all of the caregivers and was clear on what we had to do to make life for the senior citizens better. I excelled at my job for about a year. Later, my supervisor took me in and asked if I wanted to go even higher in the company as a medical technician. She explained that it held a lot more responsibility and that I would be working alone as I would be working the overnight shift. I accepted the opportunity and started my training immediately. I started working overnight as the medical technician and it was difficult at first but once I got the hang of it, it was fun and an excellent work experience.

My supervisor explained to me that if I had any problems in the middle of the night with any medications, to give her a call. I only had to call her on the occasion that I had to send a patient out to the hospital but other than that the communication between supervisors was flawless and that is what I believed lacked severely in the job I had at Vans.

Week 1 EOC: My Voice

As a fashion retail management professional, I can confidently say that in my area of expertise there isn't just one definite job description and that is what I absolutely love about my profession. One day I could be sewing and helping out with a garment and the next I can be assisting in bringing a store from the ground up. Ever since I took my first fashion class in high school I knew that this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I am so very passionate about every aspect of the fashion industry. Even on my off days I love watching documentaries about fashion houses and designers. Clothes in themselves are a form of art and expression. People wear what they feel. I love learning anything and everything I can about street style, luxury brands and couture, even if it is just by me walking into Barney's or a store at Crystals and browsing through the different garments they have. Fashion is life for me and I wouldn't want it any other way.