The purpose of this study was to focus on the relationship between career-development training programs and the motivation of employees. The study used a qualitative method and a phenomenological design using semistructured interviews conducted with a script of open-ended questions. Two main components of the research design were the modified van…

Choice making represents the central element of self-determination, and efforts are being made across all service programs to promote choice making for consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Although choice making appears to be a relatively simple response for a consumer to perform (selecting one stimulus over another), it is…

This paper reports on the results of an online survey that asked Manitoba employers about the employment of older workers. The survey attempted to gain insight into benefits of and challenges to engaging older workers; strategies to recruit, retain, and engage older workers; and the role of education and training for older workers. This research…

Although British government initiatives are focusing on education and training for young adults, many have become disaffected and need to be persuaded that investment of time and money will pay off. A variety of motivational incentives designed to bring some stability to their lives is necessary to make them lifelong learners. (SK)

An incentive pay plan for teachers in Farmington, Connecticut, ties awards to student performance. Teachers design projects to meet school board goals on curriculum and instructional improvement. To win, teachers meet five conditions and are given a "clearly superior" performance evaluation. Planned workshops are based on awarded…