As life expectancy increases, more people continue working later in life. Some retirement plans offer incentives, others disincentives to retire. Health, life, and disability insurance plans often have different provisions for older workers. (SK)

Reports the results of testing a microeconomic model of the effects of fringe benefits on labor mobility. Results indicate that the probability of worker mobility drops 20 percent when a pension promise is made to male workers. Females' response is somewhat less. Other fringes affect turnover less strongly. (CT)

The Bureau of Labour Statistics has combined data on sick leave and sickness and accident insurance. Results show that short-term disability benefits vary by length of service and between the private and public sectors. (Author)

Data from a national survey concerning presidents' compensation and fringe benefits are presented. The percentage of presidents receiving various categories of benefits are tabulated, and median salaries are displayed by institution type and enrollment (full-time equivalent). (MSE)

A survey of house staff stipends, benefits, and funding for members of the Council of Teaching Hospitals is reported. The survey presents data on trends in stipend levels, total hospital expenditures for stipends and benefits, and the sources used to fund these expenditures. (MLW)

Contingent workers generally earn less income and are less likely to receive health insurance and pension benefits through their employers than are noncontingent workers. However, many earn higher wages than those in traditional arrangements and have access to health insurance from other sources. (Author)

Manufacturing productivity, as measured by output per hour, rose in 1984 in the United States and 11 other industrial countries studied. (Statistics are presented in the following areas: productivity trends, employment and hours, hourly compensation, unit labor costs, and relative productivity and labor cost trends.) (CT)

This review of collective bargaining developments in key industries concludes that escalating health insurance premiums are likely to be a common thread in the fabric of this year's bargaining. (JOW)

The job-search rate of employed persons declined from 1995-1999. Those who actively sought new jobs were more likely to be younger, lack health or retirement benefits, or have higher educational attainment. The relationship between earnings or occupation and the likelihood of job search was not significant. (SK)

Salary, salary increase, and fringe benefit statistics for elementary school principals are compared with other school system positions, geographic regions, enrollment groups, and per-pupil expenditure groups. (DCS)

The Educational Research Service's 1996-97 National Survey of Wages and Salaries in Public Schools reports average salaries of $80,176 paid to assistant superintendents, $65,797 paid to directors of business and finance, and $39,580 paid to classroom teachers. Salaries for chief business officials have kept pace with those of classroom teachers.…

Reveals that principal salaries are keeping pace with those of teachers and other school administrators but not with the cost of living. A table allows comparison of principal salaries in any district with those in similar districts. A profile of principals' fringe benefits is presented. (Author/JM)

Data on the economic status of faculty members in preclinical departments of medical schools are provided. The data include number of full-time faculty members by rank, average salary by rank, and benefits as percentage of average salary. (MLW)

Data from a survey concerning private college and university employees' top salaries are tabulated. Organized by institution type, the following data are presented for each institution: total 1992-93 expenditures; salaries of chief executive and five other highest-paid employees for 1991-92; and salaries and fringe benefits for each of these…

National survey data on average salaries, perquisites, and fringe benefits provided to presidents of various college and university types are presented. Benefits include housing, relocation assistance, spouse assistance, car, travel and entertainment expenses, employment contracts, club or association memberships, and retirement assistance. (MSE)