It is estimated that by 2010 there will be 20 million full- and part-time telecommuters working in the United States. The purpose of this article is to assist employment counselors in their work with organizations in implementing e-worker programs as well as in their counseling of e-workers. The authors define e-worker, summarize the growth of…

This study reports the perceptions of 56 employment interviewers regarding the worker characteristics of males and females of varying ages. Results showed that significant main effects due to age were obtained on six questions. Females were seen as being more likely than males to be frequently absent from work and less likely than males to have…

Case study presents downsizing from one individual's perspective. Suggests the following strategies and procedures for reducing the negative effect of downsizing on employees: planning in advance, developing effective communications, centralizing decision making, and educating personnel specialists and managers. Includes five appendixes. (JBJ)