A survey received responses from 307 men and 147 women in managerial/professional positions. Those who use computers for work at home after office hours had higher task variety, role overload, work-family interference, and stress. However, there were no significant differences in marital and family satisfaction of those who did supplemental work…

A study compared qualitative aspects of social problem-solving skills of 79 persons with developmental disabilities and 104 typical adults. Individuals with developmental disabilities found employment-related social problems were difficult to solve effectively followed by social skills in the community and in an independent living situation.…

Procrastinators harbor unrealistic attitudes that promote needless delay and engender obstructive feelings such as performance anxiety, low frustration tolerance, and resentment. Common procrastination pitfalls include escapism, overpreparation, overwork, overcommitment, poor work conditions, and rationalization. Planning and prioritizing helps…

Focuses on the impact of "free-agent learners" (FALs) on training suppliers. Suggests that suppliers will have to change how they do business in such areas as marketing, product and service offerings, client relationships, and staff skills. (JOW)

Article discusses the rationale for policy interest in career development services and how this is being strengthened by the current transformations in work and career climates. Explores the potential roles of public policy in relation to career development services. Discusses the range of policy issues related to making career development…

In this qualitative study, eight individuals were interviewed to explore the psychological and environmental determinants of their work satisfaction and the significant factors in their career development. Results indicate that participants demonstrated a commitment to follow their interests, exhibited a breadth of personal competencies and…

Interviews with 40 nursing students in clinical practice and 20 staff nurses showed that both groups identified close student-staff relationships as key components in clinical education. Role perception, staff characteristics, and the workplace environment influenced these relationships and student learning. Collegial relationships were important…

Discusses the elements of a curriculum that emphasizes interpersonal communication skills and intergenerational diversity training to prepare business education students for the challenges they will face as managers and professionals. (JOW)

Uses a model of job change gains and losses to underpin research on new (British) headteachers and deputies, examining gains and losses accompanying the deputy-to-headteacher transition, the degree these were anticipated, and seriousness of their effects. Many of the 87 deputies were deterred by headship burdens; 37 new, well-prepared principals…

Describes a "Stress Day" that parallels the reality of a workplace and places students under the pressure of a workday. Notes that it provides three stressors: high pressure, short time frame, and tight target job. Describes how students take charge of the class and use emails, memos, voice-mail and letters to arrange for a guest speaker for a…

Offers suggestions for college admissions and financial aid officers on coping with job stress and managing burnout. These include: remember that it's usually not personal, a little paranoia is a good thing, don't hire difficult people, and accept not being able to do your best work on every task. (EV)

Workplace literacy learners used photos of their lives and work to create a personally meaningful curriculum. The project revealed the meaning of work and learning in their new culture and the ways they adapted to and changed their work environment. The necessity of incorporating learners' perspectives in workplace literacy was emphasized.…

A study of on-the-job training for 36 Dutch call center trainees and 46 new post office clerks found that training goals were only partly achieved. Self-efficacy, prior experience with tasks, management support, and workload were the most powerful influences on the effectiveness of training. (SK)

From interviews and site visits with 22 teachers, four environmental inhibitors to informal workplace learning emerged: lack of time for learning, lack of proximity to learning resources, lack of meaningful rewards, and limited decision-making power in school management. Ways to facilitate teachers' learning include strategic classroom…

Outlines research basics for technical communicators collecting qualitative information in a workplace environment. Discusses: developing researchable questions from workplace experiences; searching existing literature for credible research reports; using observation, artifacts, and interviews as sources of information for answering workplace…