The employability of psychology graduates is not only related to the content of the degree, what one might call the "hard" measures, but is also underscored by the intellectual and personal development afforded by studying psychology, the "soft" measures. Employers need to know that psychology graduates have something to…

The article addresses teacher retention challenges employers are experiencing in the quest to effectively meet standard human resource management practices. The quality of the employer-employee relationship forms the foundation upon which effective management practices thrive. Teachers who remain in education value students and their personal…

Past, present, and future influences on worksite health promotion are discussed in this interview. Respectively, these influences are: the role that lifestyle modifications can play in disease prevention, the escalation of health care costs, and the recognition that physical and mental health are prerequisites for peak performance in today's…

Negative attitudes are one of the biggest barriers to successful integration of disabled employees. Using case-study examples, the authors illustrate seven attitudinal syndromes and their impact on mainstreaming efforts. Attitudes include pity, overprotection, rejection, guilt, and discomfort. (CT)

Two major influences are identified as spurs to the proliferation of worksite health promotion programs: the emergence of a prevention science base, and the work of corporate pioneers who developed programs which capitalized on research findings. (IAH)

Points out that age discrimination is prevalent in management attitudes and employers need to look critically at their personnel policies, procedures, and practices. Underutilizing older workers is a luxury we cannot afford. (JOW)

Interviews with a panel of six business and industry officials regarding what employers want encompassed the following topics: necessary skills of employees, the importance of "employability" skills, school-to-work transition, the national skill standards, and the need for a four-year college degree. (JOW)

Human resource consultancy as a profession is misunderstood and often justly criticized. There are some standards for excellence in consultancy, and the process of human resource consultancy is at the very heart of training and development. A panel of four employers of consultants shared their views at the 1988 Dallas National Conference of the…

Studies the presence of carcinogenic substances in the workplace and of the personnel profession's apparent lack of awareness on the subject. Examples are taken from the petrochemical, asbestos, and chemical industries. Personnel managers are urged to inform and educate employees about the risks of contracting cancer on the job. (CT)

Suggests the English curriculum should no be changed, but rather that English teachers rethink and change their perceptions and attitudes towards themselves, the English profession, and the business world. (HOD)

The author lists 10 steps that companies can take to improve the image of the secretarial profession as a career, in order to alleviate the critical shortage of trained secretaries. (SK)

Today's employers desire a number of qualities in their workers: self-confidence, technical knowledge, positive attitude, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to learn. Also important are the various aspects of reliability: punctuality, attendance, commitment to excellence, and listening skills. (SK)

This paper analyzes credibility and sensitivity in conjunction with cooperative education program development. The author also discusses several phases of program development (student orientation and employer contact) and how they tie in with credibility and sensitivity. (CT)

Examines employers' expectations and demands for education in Malta and their underlying motives of status differentiation and worker socialization. Suggests ways in which educators can evaluate and respond to these demands. (SK)

Includes "Struggle against Unemployment" (Godfrey); "Measuring Informal Sector Employment in Pakistan" (Bekkers, Stoffers); "Major Changes Underway in China's Industrial Relations" (Zhu); "Reflections on Role of African Employers' Organizations in Tripartism and Social Dialogue" (Etukudo); and…