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Herndon, Mary D. – CUPA Journal, 1995
A discussion of elder care looks at the extent to which government and employers are addressing the issue, how elder care affects the work performance of and productivity of employed caregivers, and how human resource professionals can respond effectively to the needs of both employee and employer as these needs relate to the issue of elder care.…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Caregivers, Employer Employee Relationship, Family Work Relationship
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Russo, Charline S. – CUPA Journal, 1988
The next decade will bring demographic, economic, and technological change and higher employee educational levels. Colleges' willingness to be flexible, creative, and innovative to accommodate these changes will enhance the role of academic institutions in the 21st century. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Demography, Economic Change, Educational Attainment
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Deal, Terrence E. – CUPA Journal, 1994
College and university personnel managers are urged to pay more attention to employees who operate behind the scenes by: finding a champion among them; linking work with institutional mission; hiring the best; encouraging customer service; soliciting ideas; fostering trust; enlarging responsibility; not upstaging; providing the best equipment; and…
Descriptors: Employees, Employer Employee Relationship, Employment Practices, Higher Education
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Vrooman, Rona J. – CUPA Journal, 1992
The important role of academic department secretaries at institutions of higher education is considered in the context of a survey of 121 academic department support staff. Possible strategies for retaining these valuable employees are offered, including accurate position descriptions, appropriate compensation, team-building programs, and special…
Descriptors: Departments, Employee Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship, Higher Education
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O'Connell, Katherine S. – CUPA Journal, 1995
The importance of communication between the college or university and its employees over health care reform is discussed. Communication needs that have emerged from the health care reform debate are examined, and elements in a successful organizational communication strategy are outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Economic Change, Employer Employee Relationship, Fringe Benefits
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Duffy, Patrick J. – CUPA Journal, 1989
Aspects of the new Employee Polygraph Protection Act are discussed, including exemptions, prohibited devices, limitations, exceptions, injury and access requirements, reasonable suspicion, drug industry investigations, procedural requirements, disclosure, basis for discharge, enforcement and remedies, and preemption and existing state laws. (MSE)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, College Administration, Employer Employee Relationship, Federal Legislation
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Webb-Lupo, Anita – CUPA Journal, 1992
Issues concerning college faculty/staff retirement and coping with changes in lifestyle are discussed, including financial planning, psychological adjustment, relocating vs. maintaining current housing, planning for travel, health care, health and life insurance needs, maintenance of an acceptable standard of living, protecting resources against…
Descriptors: Administrators, College Administration, College Faculty, Continuing Education