Cites the text of resolutions adopted at the International Labour Conference, focusing on (1) homelessness, (2) the anniversary of the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, and (3) measures against substance abuse in working and social life. Outlines the International Labour Office's recent efforts to improve…

Responses to a survey of 992 unionized postal workers in Canada revealed the effects of working conditions, nonwork roles, and personal characteristics on self-reports of depression, irritability, and psychophysiological symptoms. Males and females respond similarly to stressful jobs, although they report slightly higher levels of distress.…

Reviews the role and the accomplishments of the United States Department of Labor in its 75 years of existence. Describes the department's establishment during an era of heavy union activity. Discusses changes in demographics of the labor force, conditions and standards, the work experience, and job placement. (CH)

Reviews current research on the hazards of using video display terminals, such as eye strain and musculoskeletal problems. Gives recommendations for improvements in the work environment and employer policies. (SK)

Catalogs various internal constraints under which many public relations practitioners work, including constraints on (1) access to management; (2) information collection; (3) dissemination of timely, accurate information; and (4) the public relations mission. Reports that most practitioners see organizational constraints as more of a problem for…

Discusses the problem of stress in the workplace. Presents the theory that persons whose thinking styles are not in sync with their work responsibilities may suffer from greater stress than their peers. Recommends (1) person-job fitting, (2) early symptom screening, (3) job redesign programs, and (4) training and development. (CH)

A second test was conducted of Cervero's framework that explains the relationship between continuing professional education and performance. A six-week continuing nursing education program was evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative data. The study provides evidence that the one-variable research model is inadequate for explaining the…

Replicates an earlier effort by Meacham and Peckham (1978) that surveyed practicing school psychologists to obtain their perceptions regarding congruency between role functions of assessment, interpretation, remediation, consultation, change agent, and research and training, present job, preferred job, and competence. Results indicate a greater…

Twelve recent books by business-oriented authors are reviewed and translated directly into the educational context. Productive environments and leadership are discussed. Recommendations for education are made. (MT)

Discusses the three "hurdles" that a new female manager must "jump" to be accepted as a colleague by her male peers: trust, dependence, and social role. The authors list a series of tips to help women over these hurdles. (CT)

Deals with women working in the higher echelons of organizational hierarchies. Discusses why training programs aimed at women only are more beneficial to women than mixed participation. Examines women's minority position, effects of traditional stereotypes, group dynamics, problems women encounter in the workplace, and management education. (CT)

Over the past 15 years, traditional concepts of working conditions and of work have been challenged in industrialized nations. The improvement of working conditions has become a basic issue, affected by the economic situation, technological advances, social climate, labor relations, and individual behavior. (Author/SK)

The few social psychology texts that address the subject of work at all, focus on methods of maximizing production (rather than workers' experiences), women and work, and occupational adjustment. Social psychology textbooks should pay more attention to the social and power relations of work, work conditions, and unemployment. (KH)

Discusses several trends affecting leisure: the persistent centrality of work in human experience; the almost universally recognized acceleration of change through the foreseeable future; the broadening acceptance of the importance of self-expression and self-actualization in the workplace; and the confluence of technology and humanism. (CT)

Successful administrators practice time management by delegating effectively and scheduling blocks of time to work without interruption. In addition, they set clear goals for meetings, avoid unnecessary meetings, and use weekly and monthly calendars. (MLF)