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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.
About the author
AJ RICHICHI is a tech innovator committed to excellence and community impact. He blends his passion for technology with a dedication to public service, starting his career as a teenager working in the United States Senate.
Recognized as a top talent in the tech industry, AJ has received accolades such as "Best and Brightest Under 35" and "Technology Executive of the Year." He actively contributes to the community, co-chairing Charleston Open Source and founding DisruptHR Greenville.
As CEO and founder of Sprockets, AJ pioneers equitable connections between millions of hourly workers and global brands. Outside work, he mentors at local colleges and enjoys family time with his wife and two children in South Carolina.
AJ Richichi epitomizes modern leadership, driven by compassion and a vision for a tech-driven future benefiting the hourly workforce.
Summary
How Enhancing the Lives of Hourly Workers Benefits Us All
While the vast majority of business books focus on the white-collar, salaried workforce, Hourly shines a light on the often-overlooked majority of the US workforce: the “invisible” hourly workers. Through research, firsthand experience, and contributions from industry experts, author AJ Richichi makes the case that businesses must work against outdated processes and introduce innovations that benefit workers’ lives, employers’ bottom lines, and the economy as a whole.
Richichi takes readers on an eye-opening journey with insights into the challenges facing the hourly workforce and how we can drive positive change that would ripple throughout society. He also shows that progress is being made, even though it might not seem like it, by sharing real-world examples of major companies that have achieved success by instituting perks and policies that support their employees in new ways. However, Richichi calls upon us all to come together and accelerate this progress if we really want to reach the ideal future of work. It begins simply by shifting our mindsets and seeing these critical hourly workers for how important they truly are.
Hourly teaches you about:
- The source of today’s labor challenges
- Why it seems so hard to find solutions
- What you can do to support hourly workers
- How to prepare for the future of work
…and so much more.
By the end of the book, readers will walk away with fresh perspectives and proven strategies on how to build stronger teams that feel seen, appreciated, and motivated to wake up every day and give their all to their company.
