A study was undertaken to understand the chain of family, school, and employment factors that led a sample of young (18-30) psychoactive substance abusers into precarious employment situations, based on their personal narratives. Substance abuse was measured according to DAST-20 and SMAST scales. Three types of precarious employment trajectories…

The purpose of this study was to examine longitudinally the impact of outplacement support (e.g., counseling end psychological assessment) on several reemployment criteria. A sample of 1,880 managers and executives using the services of a large outplacement organization was examined. Controlling for past salary, severance, and demographics,…

This research examines innovative solutions developed by the vocational education and training (VET) sector in response to skill shortages in the health sector. The study focuses on VET-trained workers in the health industry, and includes enrolled nurses, nursing assistants, personal care assistants, allied health assistants and Aboriginal and…

This paper analyses the profile and motivation of over 1,300 academics employed on part-time, fixed term or temporary contracts at 10 post-1992 UK universities, whom it categorises as "non-standard academics". Based on a questionnaire survey, it investigates their demographic background, including age, gender and ethnic background, as…

During China's economic transformation, much of the rural population migrated to urban areas in search of employment opportunities. "Left-behind children" are the product of this phenomenon and need significant attention. Our study adopted elementary school students in Sichuan province as the subjects. After carefully studying their…

This paper presents facts and figures of the international higher education. Facts reveal that the UK sells more brainpower per capita than anywhere else in the world. The UK has 1% of the world's population but undertakes 5% of the world's scientific research and produces 14% of the world's most highly cited papers (Universities UK 2010). More…

This monograph provides a portrait of non-tenure-track faculty, describes studies of their experiences, and proposes plans of action. Much of the research, particularly early on, tried to provide a picture and description of this faculty that have been largely invisible for years. Therefore, "Portrait of Non-Tenure-Track Faculty" focuses on the…

As part of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) survey, this study reviewed data from Illinois on employment in higher education in that state during fall 1993 with a view to reporting on the status of female and minority employment. In particular the review looked at the number of individuals in each of the occupational…

This report presents data on the characteristics of men and women who received a bachelor's or master's degree in a science or engineering field from U.S. academic institutions during the 1990/91 and 1991/92 academic years. The data were collected in 1993 and reflect the status of individuals as of April of that year. In addition to the…

The demand for competent translators is at an all-time high. Translators work with written language, and generally work either in-house for a business, translation agency, or other institution, or as free-lancers. Leading employers of translators in the United States are the federal government, domestic and multinational corporations and…

By the year 2025, one in every three Arizonans will be Hispanic. This report presents statistical information on the demographic profile of Arizona's Hispanic population, on Hispanics and employment trends, and on Hispanic access to services. The report also contains a discussion of action steps to help Hispanics strengthen their chances for…

The success of virtually every endeavor of the Federal Government depends on the skills, abilities, and motivations of its work force. Yet recent years have seen increasing concern about the quality of the Federal work force and the Government's ability to retain its most capable employees. In any given year, the Government loses nearly 120,000…

Presents statistics relative to the current employment crisis in astronomy, and outlines recommendations to combat the situation made by the National Academy of Sciences. (GS)

Describes findings of a survey that sought to determine differences in age, administrative responsibility, and salary for corporate executives who change employers relatively often, compared to executives who change employers less often or not at all. Respondents who had changed employers recently were also asked their reason for doing so. (JG)