Studies the physician's choice of a practice location as a factor influencing lifetime earnings. Also, computations of net present values associates with the decision to specialize, rather than enter general or family practice, suggest that returns to specialty choice are highly dependent upon the choice of a practice location. (CT)

The Team Evaluation and Management System model for identifying creative behaviors displayed in performing a job, an example of the in-situ approach to creativity measurement, is described and illustrated. (MSE)

Examines what causes anger and how college union and student activities professionals can manage anger in the workplace. (EV)

Focuses on specific actions and activities that a senior-level information technology manager in higher education, such as a chief information officer, might use after starting a new job to help ensure his or her success. (EV)

A teacher describes the four-year bureaucratic maze she went through to rectify a problem with the lack of proper toilet paper dispensers in the women teachers' bathroom of a brand new school. (MD)

Presents issues surrounding the definition, identification, and handling of emotional problems in the work environment. Reviews the history and current scope of employee counseling and the role of the practitioner in industry and provides some strategies for counselors to clarify the roles of all participants. (JAC)

Discusses the importance of incorporating technical and human relation skills to be a successful and productive media specialist, and offers guidelines for developing communication skills and self-esteem. (CLB)

The productive college/university cleaning operation is based on a general division of responsibility that divides the work in general terms among the operating units, and a detailed operational level division of responsibility that spells out services and their frequencies. Examples are given. (Author/MLF)

Discusses nine principles that have worked well at the University of Florida physical plant to recruit and retain high-quality employees: create a supportive environment, "rock and roll up" your sleeves, help people smile on the inside, be enthusiastic, develop and train everybody, keep learning, listen carefully, enhance performance…

Discusses the subtle psychological strategies good directors know how to employ with actors. Contends that if a director demonstrates a diplomatic attitude toward every student involved in a production, a perfect working atmosphere is created. Explores diplomacy basics; first impressions; rehearsal problems; personality issues; and talking points.…

Work behaviors that prevent an individual with disabilities from getting and keeping a job are considered, along with ways to change behaviors. Nine ways to change negative work behaviors are addressed, including teaching/training, goal-setting, motivating, counseling, role-playing, and social reinforcement and behavior modification. (SW)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 builds on earlier federal laws and clarifies the obligations school boards have toward employees with disabilities. One useful tool for figuring out what reasonable accommodations are necessary is the Work Experience Survey. A resource list identifies additional sources of information on employer…

A number of brief, focused self-help interventions designed to help faculty manage stress more effectively are described such as being assertive, setting priorities, and using quick relaxation techniques. Related causes of stress are cited. (MSE)

To establish good working relationships with their school boards, superintendents should (1) be willing to be vulnerable, (2) be open and accurate, (3) be consistently civil, (4) seek compromise, (5) avoid complacency, and (6) remember that the relationship with each individual board member is unique. (PGD)

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)