Work and the Workplace

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Motivation

Factors which cause an organism to behave in response to physiological or psychological drives or external stimuli

Telecommuting

The use of computers and telecommunications technology to allow employees to perform some or all of a job at home.

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

Publications

Balancing Work and Caregiving: A Guide for Employers

Martie Gillen and Carolyn S. Wilken

Understanding Conflict in the Workplace

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Julie Gatlin, Allen Wysocki, and Karl Kepner

Demonstrating Personal Competitive Advantage in a "Rightsizing" Environment

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Brian Dougherty, Tori Schenck, Allen Wysocki, Karl Kepner

The Migration Pattern of Florida Seasonal Farmworkers

Zhengfei Guan, Berdikul Qushim, Feng Wu, and Alicia Whidden

Team Structures and Workflow Patterns

Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, and Laura L. Greenhaw

Teams are commonly used in the workplace and organizations to effectively manage complex or large projects that require input from multiple individuals. This publication introduces different types of team structures, highlighting how member roles and leadership within the team are organized. Additionally, different types of workflow patterns that may occur in teams and groups are described. Written by Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, and Laura L. Greenhaw, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2026.

Preventing Teacher Burnout in Agricultural Education

Savannah J. Scott, Sarah A. Bush, and Debra M. Barry

This publication provides insight into ways school-based agricultural education (SBAE) teachers can prevent burnout. Written by Savannah J. Scott, Sarah A. Bush, and Debra M. Barry, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2026.