After finishing her undergraduate degree in English, the author's first employment was in an academic department at her alma mater. At a large public state institution, the salary scale for non-academic appointees was--and remains--woefully low. Knowing that monetary compensation wasn't the source of staff satisfaction, her chairman made a…

When 504 public school secretaries were interviewed concerning their jobs, most expressed satisfaction with their work and their bosses. A small percentage suggested improvements in office efficiency. Most disliked nursing or disciplinary duties and telephone problems. Included are 10 tips to help secretaries. (MLH)

Burnout is a problem among nurses and other helping professionals. Reports reviewed here will help nursing administrators recognize signs of burnout among their staff. The author cites the need for research and makes suggestions to alleviate the problem. (JOW)

The author, in examining the changing attitudes and values of the work force, asserts that the American worker is dissatisfied with the job, the workplace, and the method of payment. She states that any effort to enhance the quality of work will improve the quality of life overall. (CT)

Programs to combat stress in the workplace are proving to be more cost effective than was imagined. When workers have less stress and more variety and satisfaction on the job, everybody profits. (Author/JOW)

The article describes some of the less romantic aspects of being an outdoor educator, such as dealing with severe weather, insects, monotonous portable food, culture shock, and student motivation, and minimizing the ecological impact of outdoor education. (SB)

The advent of a nationwide service economy is having profound effects on the relationship between workers and the workplace. Trainers and chief executive officers alike need to plan for the inevitable. (Author)

Discusses burnout and its causes, and then lists steps an employer can take to help ward off or soften the effects of burnout. (Author/IRT)

This commentary outlines the unique features of the profession of special education, such as its emphasis on the individual; teamwork with other school-based professionals; and the influence, both tangible and intangible, on children's development. The editorial concludes that there is "just enough wonderful" each day to encourage teachers to…

Develops a preliminary model of workplace dynamics based on behaviors rather than attitudes and argues that the behavioral categories of good soldier, smooth operator, and saboteur are key modes of adaptation. The model facilitates the integration of studies of the workplace with broader themes in a way not allowed by the concept of job…

Looks at the growth of knowledge and its impact on people and organizations, theoretical models for human resource development, trends in the work force and the workplace, and the implications of the first three for industrial education. (SK)

The author cites three studies which indicate that today's worker is searching for personal significance in his/her job. The author also considers this problem: what is the role of vocational education in helping our society to build and maintain a reasonable work ethic? (CT)

A teacher who feels secure, wanted, and recognized by the administration and the community, who is provided with adequate working conditions, including small classes and effective work space, and who is supported and encouraged to travel, study, and experiment is likely to behave in a highly professional manner and be very productive. (LRA)

Nonwage characteristics of jobs play a role in employment decisions. Workers often trade wages for job security, status, and other job attributes. (JOW)

An increasing number of free agent or self-directed learners are getting their education outside their companies. As a result, they demand more of their corporate training departments and expect more from their jobs and companies. (JOW)