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Download full textDench, S.; And Others – 1996
A British survey of employers examined the recruitment and retention of people with disabilities (PWDs). Telephone interviews were conducted with two samples of employers: a random sample of 1,250 and a sample of 250 registered users of the Employment Service's "Disability Symbol," which sets a good practice standard for the employment…
Descriptors: Adults, Developed Nations, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination
Dench, S.; Norton, R. – 1996
Seven major British employing organizations were surveyed regarding their attitudes toward early retirement, attachment to/subsequent experiences in the labor market, financial situation, and the types of advice and support available to them. The overall response rate was 60% (1,012 returned questionnaires). Of the respondents, 53% took early…
Descriptors: Early Retirement, Economic Status, Employment Patterns, Financial Problems
Dench, S. – 1998
The skill requirements for the occupation of information technologist were examined in a study in which data were collected from 4 sources: search of existing literature; preliminary exploratory interviews with an unspecified number of employers in Britain's information technology (IT) sector; in-depth interviews with nearly 20 employers who…
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Employer Attitudes
Dench, S.; O'Regan, S. – 1998
A study evaluated three clubs that provide out-of-school childcare in Kent, England: Out-of-School Childcare, Returners Roadshow and Workshops, and a parenting skills course. Questionnaires collected information from 29 club managers and 282 parents of children in the clubs and 78 participants of Returners events. Thirty participants in the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, After School Programs, Career Change, Elementary Education
Dench, S.; La Valle, I.; Evans, C. – 1998
The changing skill requirements for the occupations of childcare worker and eldercare provider in Great Britain were examined. Data were collected from the following: review of existing literature; preliminary exploratory interviews with representatives of voluntary organizations, professional bodies, training providers, organizations involved in…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Adult Education, Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers
Kodz, J.; Harper, H.; Dench, S. – 2002
The current status of British policy and practice related to work-life balance was examined through case studies of six organizations identified as having well-developed work-life balance and flexible working practices. Interviews were conducted with human resource (HR) managers at all six organizations, and interviews and focus group discussions…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Adult Learning, Case Studies, Employee Attitudes
