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Gorovitz, Elizabeth – Training and Development Journal, 1983
Issues currently affecting employee training are the impact of high technology, worker adaptability, the communications revolution, job satisfaction, underinvestment in human capital, demographic shifts, and interest in productivity improvement. (SK)
Descriptors: Demography, Economic Change, Employment Patterns, Job Training
Stacy, Karen; And Others – Training and Development Journal, 1983
Describes a study to examine perceptions of the influence of technology on interpersonal relationships and the role of human resource development in helping organizations and individuals deal with the impact of technological change. (SK)
Descriptors: Employment Patterns, Futures (of Society), Interpersonal Relationship, Organizational Change
Harris, Philip R.; Harris, Dorothy L. – Training and Development Journal, 1983
Twelve trends in the emerging "metaindustrial work culture" are strategic planning, systems orientation, futuristic management, transformational management, decentralized management, executive involvement, research orientation, human capital emphasis, creative work patterns, organizational culture, synergy and networking, and…
Descriptors: Employment Patterns, Futures (of Society), Human Resources, Organizational Climate
Leider, Richard J. – Training and Development Journal, 1976
Since "life/career renewal issues will be among the most discussed of society's problems in the next five years and one of the hottest problems business and industry will be faced with," the author reviews work ethic history and recommends approaches individuals may take in view of the probable future. (Author/BP)
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Planning, Employment Patterns, Futures (of Society)
Leach, John L.; Chakiris, B. J. – Training and Development Journal, 1988
The authors discuss social, economic, and technological changes that are affecting the labor market. They define jobs, work, and careers and discuss evolving career forms, including linear, free form, and mixed form. The role of career development professionals in this transition is outlined. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Development, Employment Patterns, Futures (of Society)
Schindler-Rainman, Eva – Training and Development Journal, 1981
Discusses six changes and challenges which will affect the role of the consultant and trainer in the 80s: (1) population change, (2) value change, (3) changing organizations, (4) changing communications, (5) better utilization of human resources, and (6) leadership creativity and initiative. (JOW)
Descriptors: Communications, Employment Patterns, Leadership Training, Moral Development
Odiorne, George S. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
Emphasizing that training professionals must do some predicting and shape programs to meet the human resource needs of the future, the author discusses qualitative and quantitative changes in the work force. He also explores the effects of America's bilingualism, the rise of socio-technical changes and labor market changes. (JOW)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Employment Patterns, Futures (of Society), Human Resources
