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Peer reviewedAnderson, Charlene; Stark, Carolyn – Social Work, 1988
Discusses effects of employment-related geographic relocation, such as stress-related diseases, in relation to nontraditional family systems. Advocates employee assistance programs as method of choice for service intervention. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Employee Assistance Programs, Employees, Labor Problems, Relocation
Taskunas, A. P. – Journal of Tertiary Educational Administration, 1981
The steady state in Australian higher education has encouraged faculty and nonfaculty unionization. In the former case, if the university is truly a self-governing collegium, there is a question as to faculty simultaneously being employees and employers. Active unionism may have negative and positive consequences. (MSE)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, College Faculty, Employees, Employer Employee Relationship
Siefken, Nancy M.; Ferguson, Robyn B. – Texas Child Care, 1997
Provides guidance for center directors in dealing with difficult behaviors from employees. Suggests strategies for facing employee problems, including looking inward and assessing employee motives; setting the tone for employees; taking steps to deal with persistent problems; reacting to defensive behaviors, including tearfulness, silence,…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Administrators, Caregiver Role, Child Care Occupations
Peer reviewedManlove, Elizabeth E.; Guzell, Jacqueline R. – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1997
Job turnover among a sample of child care workers was examined in relation to demographic, work-related, and nonwork-related factors. Findings indicated that the perceived choice of other jobs and job tenure both have an impact on intention to leave, as well as on actual 12-month turnover. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers, Day Care, Day Care Centers
Peer reviewedWhitehead, Linda; Russell, Susan – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1997
Two practitioners address problem of employee turnover in child care centers. The first plan argues for comprehensive wage raises, increased benefits, and low cost options to workers that increase flexibility. The second strategy advocates continuing education opportunities, special mentoring programs, and bonuses or raises paid early in the…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers, Day Care
