ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2012 — Worker overwhelm is a growing phenomenon in today’s workplace. With layoffs and economic uncertainty keeping the brakes on hiring initiatives, single job descriptions are expanding. Many employees are taking on responsibilities handled by former co-workers in addition to their own. In a variety of work sectors, many are being asked to do much more with less.
After several years of delivering the very popular professional development seminar Organizational Strategies for the Overwhelmed, Atlanta-based speaker, author, and career coach, JoAnn Corley, has launched an interactive blog and companion book as a resource to help successfully manage this ever increasing workplace challenge.
“As I’ve traveled across the country delivering this seminar to thousands from a variety of industries, I’ve heard so many stories of worker overwhelm,” Corley shares. “Many are feeling exceptionally stressed and in a perpetual state of ‘too much to do’ with no relief in sight while the expectations to produce remain the same.”
Ms. Corley indicated that now more the ever the skill of working strategically is critical to successfully managing accumulating responsibilities. As she continued to hear more and more stories, she felt compelled to make the content of her workshop more readily available. “People genuinely need help and support. So much emphasis in the media is on the unemployed. What about those who still are employed?”
This grass roots interaction and knowledge greatly influenced the choice of content for the book and is what sets it apart. It doesn’t just cover one area such as time management, but offers broader value in addressing all the key areas of managing work flow such as: dealing with paper piles, email, time management, managing other people, and most importantly, managing oneself.
When applying the principles and tips in this book, here are some of the benefits the reader will experience:
- find things in the workspace quickly
- confidently negotiate work load
- effectively manage interruptions with tact
- get more done in the same amount of time
- minimize feeling stressed & overwhelmed
- be a more skilled decision maker
- learn simple tips for efficiently managing email
Additionally, readers are invited to participate in an interactive blog (http://www.the1percentedge.com) to report their progress, meet other readers, gain additional tips and connect with the author. This reflects a new model in book publishing afforded by the rise of social media, Corley explains.
The book is also available on Kindle, in an audio format on iTunes, Amazon and other digital distributors, and e-book direct download. Additionally, the topic is still a seminar that a company can bring to any organization or professional event.
JoAnn Corley is a sought after speaker, management and career coach who conducts employee training seminars across North America. She’s helped thousands gain their professional edge by getting results, thinking creatively, managing more effectively and working more collaboratively.
Contact: JoAnn Corley – 630-926.5323
Website: http://www.joanncorley.com
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