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Returning to Work after the Loss of a Loved One.
Donnelly, Katherine Fair – Personnel, 1986
The author discusses the grief process undergone by the bereaved individual when a family member dies. She gives suggestions to coworkers who interact with the recently bereaved individual. (CM)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Death, Grief, Interpersonal Relationship
AIDS in the Workplace: Fighting Fear with Facts and Policy.
Lutgen, Lorraine – Personnel, 1987
The author provides background on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and reviews employers' responsibilities both to infected employees and all employees. She recommends that organizations develop a policy on the issue, including when AIDS testing will be used. AIDS training of all employees is discussed. (CH)
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Adult Education, Anxiety, Fringe Benefits
Temporary Employees: A Permanent Boon?
Simonetti, Jack L.; And Others – Personnel, 1988
Discusses the growing use of temporary employees by companies, including the reasons that temporary help is popular. Describes the types of people likely to become temporary employees and reports results from a survey of 144 members of the American Society for Personnel Administration regarding their organizations' use of temporary employees. (CH)
Descriptors: Adults, Clerical Occupations, Employment Practices, Futures (of Society)
Valuing Diversity, Part 2: Pioneers and Champions of Change.
Copeland, Lennie – Personnel, 1988
The author discusses the cultural deprivation of most White, male managers and presents model corporate programs used by Procter and Gamble Company, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Ortho Pharmaceutical to address this problem. The author presents valuing diversity as a chance to improve organizational effectiveness and lists 10 guidelines for…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Adults, Change Agents, Cultural Differences
Matching Effective HR Practices with Competitive Strategy.
Schuler, Randall S.; And Others – Personnel, 1987
Examines links between three competitive strategies (cost reduction, quality improvement, and innovation) and human resources (HR) practices. Describes a framework for ensuring that the two are made compatible and illustrates the process by showing how one $20 million business wrestled with these compatibility issues. (CH)
Descriptors: Administration, Adults, Competition, Employee Attitudes
Thinking Styles and Job Stress.
Quick, James C.; And Others – Personnel, 1986
Discusses the problem of stress in the workplace. Presents the theory that persons whose thinking styles are not in sync with their work responsibilities may suffer from greater stress than their peers. Recommends (1) person-job fitting, (2) early symptom screening, (3) job redesign programs, and (4) training and development. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Burnout, Career Guidance, Cognitive Style
AIDS in the Workplace: What Can Be Done?
Masi, Dale A. – Personnel, 1987
Discusses the legal ramifications for employers concerning acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Suggests that employers should have in place an AIDS policy that addresses such issues as AIDS testing, employee assistance programs, and health insurance coverage. (CH)
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Disease Incidence, Employee Assistance Programs, Health Insurance
The Right to Privacy at the Workplace, Part 1: Employee Searches.
Mendelsohn, Susan R.; Morrison, Kathryn K. – Personnel, 1988
The authors discuss the employee's right to privacy. Court decisions and legislation regarding employee searches are reviewed. They provide guidelines for avoiding legal problems, including (1) publicize the search policy, (2) ascertain that the policy can be justified, and (3) apply the policy in a reasonable, even-handed manner. (CH)
Descriptors: Adults, Civil Liberties, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation