Hourly: Empowering the Invisible Workforce for Shared Success - Hardcover

by Aj Richichi (Author), Natalie Rothman (Foreword by)

Hourly shines a spotlight on the often-overlooked majority of the US workforce: The Hourly employees who keep our economy running yet feel invisible.

Businesses don't just need A-players at their corporate offices; they need them on the front lines, interacting with customers and representing their brand. However, those who occupy these types of positions don't often get the respect they deserve.

In Hourly, author AJ Richichi shares eye-opening insights into the challenges these "invisible" workers face on a daily basis as a result of large-scale issues that have gone unaddressed for years. Through research and firsthand experience, Richichi discusses why it seems so difficult to find solutions but shows that change is possible, providing practical ways for companies to support their hourly workers.

The book includes real-world examples of brands successfully empowering hourly staff through measures like stock grants, tuition support, and workplace perks. Readers can review these perks and resulting impacts to drive change within their own organization.

Hourly proves that we can achieve a brighter future for employers, workers, and the economy as a whole. However, we must first open our eyes to "see" the invisible workers and understand how important they truly are in society.

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Even before COVID-19, the process for hiring hourly employees was fundamentally flawed. The pandemic simply exposed the cracks in a strained system that was on the verge of crumbling anyway. Reactionary "solutions" were rushed onto the market, but they created more problems than they solved. We've now reached an unprecedented crisis point.

In Hourly, author AJ Richichi outlines how widescale change is attainable, but only if we move past common misconceptions, acknowledge the severity of the problem, and consider alternative solutions. Solutions must improve the situation for hourly workers, ease the pressure on hiring managers, and benefit employers' bottom lines.

The book includes a section of case studies from companies that have achieved positive results by instituting policies that humanize and support their hourly workers, like granting stock options, paying for college, or offering daily pay. These serve as prime examples of what businesses can do to improve their employees' lives while boosting profitability.

Hourly issues a clear call to action: businesses must view hourly staff as critical to their operations and invest in their well-being. It's more than just the right thing to do. It makes good business sense as well. By implementing the book's lessons, companies can build their own efficiency while supporting the hourly workforce powering our economy, creating a better future for all.