The Art of Work

The Art of Work - How to Make Work, Work For You! (2009) is a self-help book by Janice Bryant Howroyd from her perspective as an employment expert during times of uncertain economies and unemployment.
Published in the aftermath of the great recession in 2009, the book is broken into two sections: the first is structured to help those looking for work to find a job, and contains worksheets and tasks to aid in finding work. The second section helps those who already have a job keep it and thrive while moving forward in a rewarding career. Howroyd brings her career and work/life balance expertise together to teach you how to manage the everyday job and career challenges all of us face. She explains the core principles that have allowed her to rise to the top of her field, leading a human resources conglomerate that has grown into a global success story.
Origin
As Founder and CEO of the ACT-1 Group and her expertise in workforce optimization and entrepreneurship, Howroyd has become a sought-after speaker and panelist. In “The Art of Work: How to Make Work, Work for You!” she distills more than 30 years of experience into a work/life balance guide.
When companies generally were not hiring as many people as they had been during the great recession, Howroyd was able to help her business customers increase their efficiency by using the most proficient human resource strategies possible. By continuing to inspire employees to thrive in a business model that is agile and forward thinking, she will keep the Act-1 Group growing despite market challenges.
Contents
According to TheGrio, "The book", says Howroyd, is filled with practical, principle-driven advice about achieving success at work and home. We make emotional rather than practical decisions about our jobs, which is not a good idea,” she says. Another nugget: “Regardless of where you are, take a good look at your skills and decide how you can be of value to an employer.”
Howroyd is an advocate for education and lends guidance to select organizations that include: MIE Ambassador to United States Department of Energy, The International Trade Advisory Commission, MSDUK, and the Women’s Leadership Board of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Her professional mantra is “Never compromise who you are personally to become who you wish to be professionally.”
Here's just a snippet of Howroyd's advice: "Everyone you know knows someone who knows someone who works in a company you want to be employed by. Work every contact. Don't be shy about checking in with contacts. Personal referrals remain one of the strongest door openers to a job."

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