Explains how the temporary help industry operates and lists some considerations when choosing a service. (JM)

In a personal narrative reflecting on 27 years of teaching, an adjunct faculty member realizes that she knows quite a bit firsthand about the adjunct. Judith Gappa and David Leslie, in their 1993 book, "The Invisible Faculty," state that budgets are balanced and classes assigned on the assumption that 20 to 50% of all undergraduate…

Ten issues concerning temporary leadership to be considered by the board in selecting an interim president are outlined. The considerations address timing, the process of seeking permanent leadership, objectives, length of term, insiders and outsiders, desired administrator qualities, the interim president's role in transition, public relations,…

Some companies are making dramatic changes in their personnel practices. Research findings at Travelers Insurance Company led to the creation of a retiree job bank that lists retired persons available for temporary and part-time work at the company. (Author/MLF)

With the many layoffs and downsizing of companies during the 1990s, many displaced workers have turned to temporary employment to earn a living while looking for permanent employment. Others have adopted "temping" as a more long-term work style. Although it may not be possible to predict whether an individual will find satisfaction or…

Governing boards are advised to give an "acting" president full authority and responsibility. Conclusions include the following: (1) leadership must be exercised, (2) noncandidates should be appointed, (3) institutional staff must support the acting staff, (4) acting staff must be active and communicative with constituents, and (5)…

This policymakers' guide examines considerations in developing policies regarding the development and evaluation of workplace literacy programs for seven targeted worker groups that have been especially adversely affected by recent demographic and economic changes. Section 1 presents considerations and recommendations for developing workplace…

This book, which is intended for workers, parents, and managers, presents 12 new rules for success in today's radically changed workplace and explains how workers can position themselves to thrive in it. The titles and topics of the book's 11 chapters are as follows: "The New Landscape" (economic and social realities of today's workplace); "Facing…

This book provides practical strategies and techniques that everyone can use to increase their marketability and personal satisfaction in today's world of work. The following are among the topics discussed: (1) the new workplace (the cult of busyness; the new obsession with work; living and working in a world of temporary employment; being a…