A workshop on diversity issues and training was attended by 99 middle managers. Compared to 51 controls, attendees rated diversity practices and their use of them higher. The social environment indirectly affected ratings but the work environment did not. (SK)

Proposes that situational factors in communities of practice should be considered when examining the social origins of knowledge and individual construction of it. Suggests that, because existing knowledge interacts with that from history, culture, and community, the roles of particular social circumstances in the construction of individuals'…

Defines action learning (AL), the AL problem, the AL set, the set as a learning lab, and the drawbacks of AL. (SK)

Psychometric properties of the Workplace Sexual Identity Management Measure were tested with 172 professionals. Results suggest it successfully assesses a continuum of lesbian and gay identity management strategies (passing, covering, implicitly out, explicitly out). (Contains 27 references.) (SK)

Tested the learning preferences of 1252 vocational education and training (VET) learners using the Canfield Learning Styles Inventory. Results indicate that VET learners prefer dependent learning rather than self-directed learning, and learning through observation and direct experience. Discusses the preparedness of VET learners for flexible…

Research on mentoring programs in organizations in New Zealand and Australia revealed the range of mentoring process and outcomes. Outcomes included improvements in retention, morale, motivation, equity, customer service, and the development of talent and leadership. (JOW)

Describes a method for preparing novice counselors for professional environments by using classroom meetings of semester long courses to simulate college student affairs divisions, community agencies, school counseling offices, and other work settings. (Contains 23 references.) (GCP)

Suggests that workplace literacy is a serious concern and most companies are doing nothing to address the problem. Discusses how several companies are dealing with the issue. (JOW)

Describes five behind-the-scenes occupations found in almost every type of charitable nonprofit organization: manager, fundraisers, foundation program officers, communications directors, and executive directors. Lists the training, employment, and earnings characteristics of people-to-people, food-related, advocacy, and trade occupations in the…

Focuses on gaming occupations in casinos, describing their duties, qualifications, training, and earnings. Also provides information about employment and outlook, benefits and drawbacks, and sources of additional information. (JOW)

Surveys returned by 11 teachers of the hearing impaired in rural areas of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma were analyzed. Concerns included the wide age range of student caseloads, geographic isolation, too many roles to perform, teacher burnout, and isolation within the educational system. The survey is appended. (DB)

This study investigated the possibility that high levels of direct support in supported employment programs are associated with less typicalness, integration, and wages. The study found that wage and integration outcomes can be increased, even if there is a high level of direct support, if there is coworker training. (Contains references.)…

As a job changes, person-job fit is likely to change. A number of factors affect older workers' ability and choice to adjust to job changes: individual factors (knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, attractiveness of retirement); and organizational (orientation to workplace changes, the redesigned job, training, support, personnel practices,…

Collaborative inquiry was facilitated among six nursing managers learning to be more holistic in their work. They moved through eight cycles of action-reflection as they attempted to improve communication and respect, increase self-understanding, and use new skills and understanding to build community throughout the hospital. (SK)

Considers the supervisor's role as facilitator of workplace learning within four adult education traditions: training, self-directed learning/andragogy, leaner-centered humanistic education, and critical pedagogy. Discusses tensions that could arise in implementing each type as well as the necessity to develop and maintain trust. (Contains 40…