In this article an account is given of work undertaken by an internal organization development (OD) unit within the United Kingdom's National Health Service, in the area of joint consultation within a health authority. Some thoughts are also presented on the relationship between OD practice and the field of industrial relations. (SSH)

Reviews a number of books describing the American working class and political and social conditions in the work place. Considers the overall effect of the trends identified, as well as the role of vocational education, in a slow or no-growth economy. (SK)

Flextime bears directly on the quality of work life, employment opportunities, and women's employment, and is of great benefit to families with children. (JOW)

The article describes some of the less romantic aspects of being an outdoor educator, such as dealing with severe weather, insects, monotonous portable food, culture shock, and student motivation, and minimizing the ecological impact of outdoor education. (SB)

This article reviews the International Labour Organisation's standard-setting activities to combat or regulate child labor (fixing of a minimum age for employment or work, establishment of the conditions under which children may work); discusses the means of enforcing standards; and describes the situation in practice. (CT)

Presents a mathematical model utilizing three-letter codes of personality patterns determined from the Self Directed Search. This model compares personality types over time or determines relationships between personality types and person-environment interactions. This approach is consistent with Holland's theory yet more comprehensive than one- or…

The technological changes taking place in mail processing equipment make the work proceed faster and more economically. Ways to reduce costs and improve mail handling are suggested. (Author/MLF)

A study was conducted of new nurses' job expectations. Most graduates anticipated full-time work on the day shift in a medium-sized or large hospital. Major job expectations included a good salary, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work a desired shift in a desired specialty. (CT)

Tested two hypotheses linking work setting problems with frequency of drinking and the reasons given for drinking. Test results on the second hypothesis indicated workers more likely to state a particular reason for drinking if s/he experiences one of eight work setting problems. (Author/APM)

The advent of a nationwide service economy is having profound effects on the relationship between workers and the workplace. Trainers and chief executive officers alike need to plan for the inevitable. (Author)

Shows how reorganizing the newspaper staff into autonomous work groups may improve individual job satisfaction. (RL)

Discusses burnout and its causes, and then lists steps an employer can take to help ward off or soften the effects of burnout. (Author/IRT)

Hazardous working conditions erode job satisfaction, say increasing numbers of workers. Especially threatened is the inexperienced employee, who is the most likely to be injured on the job but least willing to bring potential dangers to the attention of management. (CT)

Procedures to follow before and during a union organization attempt. (Author)

An important aspect of work environment is job content and structure. As this case study illustrates, increased productivity, enhanced job satisfaction, substantial cost reduction, and a reduction in turnover are some of the benefits of task reorganization. (CT)