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Direct linkHunter-Johnson, Yvonne; Niu, Yuanlu; Smith, Sharlene; Whitaker, Brandi; Wells, Rehshetta; Charkasova, Aynur – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2020
The transitioning of veterans, specifically as mature workers, from the "military world" to the "civilian world," and by extension, the civilian workforce is the ultimate career transition. Despite their motivation and resilience, veterans still encounter a multiplicity of challenges when transitioning to the civilian…
Descriptors: Veterans, Career Development, Human Resources, Labor Force Development
Bohonos, Jeremy W.; Sisco, Stephanie – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
Amidst ongoing racist violence in the United States, this article will recognize workplace-based efforts to act against racially motivated discrimination targeted at the Black community. More specifically, this article will examine anti-racist initiatives in the workplace by connecting these efforts to broader discussions of human rights,…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Social Justice, Inclusion, Work Environment
Nickoli, Rebecca A. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2013
This chapter expands on the role of community colleges in economic development, workforce development and training, and even job creation. Practical examples from the field are included.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, College Role, Economic Development, Labor Force Development
Monaghan, Catherine H. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2010
Research demonstrates that white privilege and racism have a direct impact on the success of businesses and the economy (Updegrave, Byrd, and Leuchter, 1989). Furthermore, organizations that are effective in integrating diversity experience increased organizational viability and profitability. Employees' intentions and actions of engaging in the…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Human Resources, Labor Force Development, Whites
Bierema, Laura L. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2008
Organizational life evokes joy, hate, anger, despair, curiosity, and esteem, yet as far as management is concerned, emotions are disruptive, dysfunctional, and derailing. In spite of managerial reluctance to embrace the emotional self as a relevant aspect of the worker, emotion makes everyone human, and organizations weigh on workers' emotional…
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Adult Learning, Human Resources
Peer reviewedRai, Kalyani; Folkman, Daniel V. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1999
Describes four Milwaukee adult literacy programs that have responded to welfare reform. Explores challenges for community-based organizations: teaching for learning vs. training for work, coordinating education and support services, and securing resources. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Community Programs, Labor Force Development, Literacy Education
Munoz, Corey S.; Thomas, Kecia M. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2006
This chapter outlines the unique experiences of gay and lesbians in organizational settings and offers best practices for human resource professionals in supporting their sexual minority employees.
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Human Resources, Social Bias, Labor Force Development
Gedro, Julie – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2006
This chapter explores the challenges and the opportunities that lesbians experience in organizational America.
Descriptors: Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality, Gender Issues, Corporations
