The purpose of this article is not to criticize, but rather to serve as a catalyst in getting firms to re-examine their position and philosophy concerning the value of military experience." (Author)

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)

Management must instigate an open promotional policy; give women employees professional training; actively recruit women for professional jobs; and publicly state the organization's policy of non-discriminiation. (Editor/AS)

In companies where what employees can expect from management is clearly stated, and where the stated policies represent a fair response to the employees' needs there will be a positive response in the form of better morale, lower turnover, and increased productivity." (Author)

Although progress has been made in solving problems faced by nontraditional workers, much remains to be done. Negative attitudes, lack of information about possible positions, and lack of training are all obstacles encountered in nontraditional occupations. (SK)

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)

Today's work force presents management with many new problems because of the employees' socioeconomic background. An understanding of this background and of employee needs will lead to a more effective management of human resources. (AN)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is expanding rapidly in an effort to curb job discrimination. Employers will have more responsibility to comply with the commission and be aware of the concepts by which they are judged. The circumstances under which enforcement agencies can issue a finding of cause are discussed. (DS)

Some realistic changes in the traditional authority-responsibility organizational concepts, which would recognize creativity, initiative, influence, and potential accomplishments, would involve people in industry who do not have formal authority or status--just talent. (Author/BP)

Describes the often overlooked problem of employee absenteeism and makes suggestions for positive control of the problem. (AN)

Companies should take a hard look at the effect its policies and goals and the morality of its operations may be having on its most valuable asset, the company executive. (Author)

From tours and seminars at the Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University Medical Center, employers make first-hand contact with physically disabled persons, recognize the rehabilitation process as analogous to the concept of management by objectives, and learn that there is little correlation between disability and vocational…

A labor/management class, thought to be unique in the area of public sector labor relations and personnel work-study programs, its goal being to have each side come to know the other's position more clearly and with more understanding, is described. (Author/AJ)