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Pascal, Anthony H.; And Others – 1975
The report evaluates some 300 items of literature dealing with programs for mid-life career redirection. A 20-page introductory chapter presents background information, a general description of target groups, and suggestions for further research in mid-life redirection of careers. Part one, Mid-Life Redirectors: Sources and Opportunities, contains…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Adults, Bibliographies, Career Change
Newby, Howard L., Comp.; Herring, Keith, Comp. – 1973
This manual is an outline of instruction and unit lessons developed for and intended to be used as an integral part of pre-employment training programs. It is designed to provide training activities related to job preparation and employment. Emphasis is placed on encouraging each trainee to develop an awareness of positive personal traits which…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attitudes, Curriculum Development, Educational Programs
Lahaderne, Henriette M. – 1972
This document reports the results of an evaluation of the initial year of the modified 45-15 year-round program. The assessment attempted to estimate the acceptance of the plan by parents, pupils, and school staffs; describe the adjustments necessitated by the new school calendar; compare the programs of the year-round schools with those of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Attitudes, Attitudes, Comparative Analysis
Glaser, Edward M. – 1973
Addresses the complex socioeconomic problem of improving the quality of worklife and, in the process, improving productivity. Focuses on ways to provide a work climate that will stimulate pleasurable ego-involvement in the job, thereby bringing about increased productivity as a likely by-product. Explores a number of attempts to improve the…
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship, Fringe Benefits, Human Factors Engineering
Kaldy, Joanne – School Administrator, 1985
Increasingly, schools are beginning employee wellness programs, which encourage employees to make personal commitments to life-style changes that will increase their productivity and generally improve their health. This article provides an introduction to wellness programs, lists advantages, and tells how to start one and make it work. (DCS)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Employee Attitudes
Truty, Daniela – 2002
A study explored downsizing from the perspective of the person separated from the job and its connection to violence and peace studies. Literature on downsizing, violence, peace studies, and organizational studies was reviewed. Participants were 28 white-collar employees, including the researcher, separated from the same organization. Data were…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aggression, Dislocated Workers, Dismissal (Personnel)
Long, Andrew; Kneafsey, Rosie; Berry, Judith; Ryan, Julia; Howard, Rona – 2001
The role of nurses within multiagency rehabilitation teams was examined in a 2-year research project that included 3 case studies of a total of 49 clients of rehabilitation programs in the United Kingdom. Data were gathered through the following activities: observation of and interviews with clients, nurses, and other members of the…
Descriptors: Caregiver Role, Case Studies, Certification, Education Work Relationship
Selby Smith, C. – Centre for the Economics of Education and Training, Monash University, 2005
This Working Paper contains three sections: the background to existing User Choice resourcing principles and their interrelationships as of March 2004; analysis of the existing arrangements, including their consistency with each other and with the User Choice principles agreed by Ministers; and concluding comments. The author found a considerable…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Vocational Education, Resource Allocation, Educational Resources
Wentling, Rose Mary; Palma-Rivas, Nilda – 1997
The literature on diversity in the work force was reviewed to determine the complexity and breadth of workplace diversity issue and identify trends in diversity management and training. The literature review focused on the following: definition of diversity; changing society and work force; reasons organizations are managing and valuing diversity;…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Cultural Pluralism
2001
This symposium on workplace issues in human resources consists of two presentations. "The Effect of Organizational Structure on Single-Source and Multiple-Source Performance Appraisal Processes: Implications for Human Resource Development (HRD)" (Karen K. Yarrish, Judith A. Kolb) investigates ratee acceptance of single- and multi-source…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Career Development, Career Education
2000
This document contains three papers from a symposium on human resource development (HRD) and employee outcomes that was conducted as part of a HRD conference. "The Impact of Participating in Human Resource Development Activities on Individuals' Job Level and Income" (Tim de Jong, Bob Witziers, Martin Mulder) presents the results of a…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Education Work Relationship, Employee Attitudes, Employment Level
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Bloom, Paula Jorde – Early Education and Development, 1996
Compared work environments of NAEYC accredited and nonaccredited centers using the Early Childhood Work Environment Survey. Found that innovativeness, goal consensus, opportunities for professional growth, and clarity accounted for the greatest differences between accredited and nonaccredited centers. Also found differences in staff's job…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Comparative Analysis, Day Care Centers, Decision Making
Grealy, Deborah; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1996
A strategic planning task force at Denver University's Penrose Library conducted needs assessment and established a staff development program to address: orienting new staff; software training; and professional and personal development. Postprogram evaluation found improved morale, communication, and recognition of different learning styles, plus…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cognitive Style, Employee Attitudes, Flexible Scheduling
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Ehikhamenor, Fabian A. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2002
Discusses information and communication technologies (ICT) in Nigerian print media and explores socioeconomic factors associated with the adoption and use of ICT by the media. Topics include ICT in the Third World; organizational goals; profitability; organizational communication; productivity; openness of workers to change; inflation; wages;…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Costs, Developing Nations, Employee Attitudes
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Petrides, Lisa A.; McClelland, Sara I.; Nodine, Thad R. – Planning for Higher Education, 2004
In light of a new state-mandated performance-based funding mechanism for community colleges in California, this article discusses how one district sought to implement new internal evaluation procedures to improve student outcomes in line with systemwide goals outlined in the performance-based funding. These efforts introduced an evaluative …
Descriptors: Higher Education, Performance Based Assessment, State Aid, Academic Persistence
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