Describes the rationale for a code of ethics and integrity in human resource development (HRD). Outlines the Academy of Human Resource Development's standards. Reviews ethical issues faced by the HRD profession. (SK)

Investors in People (IIP) is a British national standard for quality in training and development. Evaluation of companies achieving IIP recognition identified business benefits that resulted from the process. (SK)

The orthodox view that nonwork-related employee development contributes to organizational effectiveness is flawed in theory and practice. In a democratic society, employee development deserves to be sponsored insofar as it contributes to the process of democratization. (SK)

A research review identified findings about the financial analysis method, forecasting of the financial benefits of human resource development (HRD), and recent financial analysis research: (1) HRD embedded in a performance improvement framework yielded high return on investment; and (2) HRD interventions focused on performance variables forecast…

Describes the changing role of the school janitor in today's more sophisticated and automated educational facility and what principals should consider when selecting, training, and progressively developing custodial staff members. Administrator resource information is highlighted. (GR)

Interviews with 10 administrators in 9 long-term care facilities revealed a commitment to staff continuing education and recognition of the escalating need, but also an emphasis on individual responsibility. Lack of fiscal and human resources and diversity of staff hampered the ability to provide continuing education. (SK)

Having a designated safety expert at camp creates a culture of safety. The Gene Ezersky Camp Safety College, which certifies safety directors, has identified seven areas of camp that should be the focus of the safety director: kitchen and food services, health and sanitation, emergency preparation and management, leadership training, facility…

This paper describes a schoolwide staff development model based on a proactive instructional approach to solving problem behavior. Discussion focuses on comparison with traditional models of staff development, reactive approaches to school discipline, and students with diverse learning and behavioral histories. (DB)

Describes the technology education program implemented at all educational levels in the Loudoun County, Virginia, school system. Includes the mission statement, instructional objectives, and curriculum structure. (JOW)

Camp counselors in training (CIT) are usually adolescents. CIT programs must support teens through their developmental changes and provide opportunities to practice activity and life skills in a safe environment. Developmental tasks teens face are identified and elements of a strong CIT program are discussed. Sidebars present teen trends and…

Explains a nested hierarchy of conceptions of teaching and suggests a process of expanding awareness among academic staff of the relation between learning and teaching. Presents a case study of one lecturer's changing conceptions and discusses how conceptual change may be encouraged in academic staff. (Author/LRW)

Explains shared services, where common business practices are applied by a staff unit focused entirely on delivering needed services at the highest value and lowest cost to internal customers. Highlights include accountability; examples of pioneering shared services organizations; customer focus transition; relationship management; expertise…

Discusses how the use of prior learning assessment, especially with portfolios, can enable workers to take greater responsibility for their career development and shift emphasis from employment to employability. (Contains 31 references.) (SK)

Of 101 Canadian companies, 43% used multisource assessment (supervisor, peer, subordinate, and customer feedback) for performance evaluations. The process often needed adjustment due to employee resistance, lack of strategic purpose, poor instrument design, an technical problems. (Contains 37 references.) (SK)

A master of technology management degree program was offered to aerospace employees on site; many completed modules and 20 completed degrees. Responses from 38.5% of 65 participants indicated both personal and company benefits (improved capacity for change, movement toward a learning culture), but some experienced problems in applying learning on…