Given the chorus of approval for primary care emanating from every party to the health reform debate, one might suppose that the future for primary physicians is bright. Yet this is far from certain. And when one looks to history and recognizes that primary care medicine has failed virtually every conceivable market test in recent years, its…

In this reaction to Diemer and Ali's article, "Integrating Social Class Into Vocational Psychology: Theory and Practice Implications," the authors point out concerns with binary schema of social class, highlight the contribution of social class to the social cognitive career theory, argue for a more nuanced look at ways that work…

Much has been written about the glass ceiling and pay differentials in higher and further education (HE, FE) for women academics (McTavish and Miller 2009, Rees 2007) but very little about discrepancies for women "professional managers" within UK higher education. Professional managers as a term needs to be defined as universities call…

Chronicles the business rationale, the cross-functional commitment, and the process of designing and launching a well-integrated career development program at Monsanto. (JOW)

A systematic mentoring approach combines old and new concepts from organizational learning, including intentional learning, failure and success, and storytelling. Mentoring should be a process of mature development and a joint venture, with a learning contract that aligns the mentor, proteges, and the proteges' manager. (JOW)

The decision to leave a successful career and great earning potential to start over as a novice with new surroundings and expectations is not made without consideration of a wide array of variables. Making the transition to higher education was not an easy one and the transition itself has presented various other challenges and joys that I have…

Describes two initiatives developed by Sears that were designed to align career development with business goals: goal cascading, in which individual performance goals were used to determine needed skills and knowledge; and proactive career planning, a guide for career management developed when the corporation underwent significant organizational…

Describes a career development initiative that was an integral part of a major culture shift within Union Pacific Resources. Discusses how cross-functional change agent teams helped set employee expectations and build a culture within the organization. (JOW)

The president of the City University of New York College of Staten Island reflects on her path to the presidency. She admits that even with help and advice, the climb to the top is rigorous, but that it leads to a richly rewarding view. (EV)

The "web of work" is made up of 12 basic human needs: home/shelter, family/kinship, learning, community, spirituality, social relationships, leisure, economic security, transportation/mobility, health, work/career, and environment/safety. Understanding it can contribute to stability, security, and appreciation that work is not only a job but a…

Tips for working more effectively to improve performance and realize goals include time management, enlightened empowerment, good commitments, selective problem solving, and escalation of critical problems. (JOW)

Under the "new" work covenant, employer and employee share responsibility for maintaining and enhancing the individual's employability inside and outside the company. The agreement gives employees the opportunity to develop their employability in exchange for better productivity and a degree of commitment to the company. (JOW)

Describes the career development programs used by IBM, Bell Atlantic, and Xerox. They consist of career assessment by the employee, with the manager performing the role of facilitator. The organizations provide an environment conducive to professional growth, training and development opportunities, and support for the programs. (JOW)

By targeting a career planning and development program toward nonexempt employees, Corning, Inc. shows its commitment to all workers and reaps benefits for the whole company. Components of the system are software packages, videotapes, information books, and one-day supervisory training. (SK)

Relates Holland's theory of vocational choice and congruence between personality and work environment to Cass's model of lesbian/gay identity development. Suggests that Holland's congruence and Cass's interpersonal congruence concepts need to be considered in career counseling with lesbian/gay clients. (SK)