Discusses business opportunities for Americans to work for Japanese firms located in the United States. Describes some Japanese firms in the United States, explores the need for proficiency in the Japanese language, and identifies skills sought by Japanese firms. Approaches to recruiting are also explained. (NB)

Discusses loss in pension benefits for workers who change jobs frequently due to vesting rules, portability requirements, and availability of lump-sum cash distributions. Examines importance of these issues using a hypothetical worker and a model. Also examines effects of changes in public policies. (Author/ABL)

Provisions of employer-financed retirement plans have been changed to reflect statutory requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and other laws. The author discusses the vesting provisions of two types of plans--defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution plans. Future revisions, due to the 1986 Tax Reform Act, are…

Analyzes arguments against mandated parental leave: that many firms voluntarily provide parental leave; that child care is what parents want; and that mandated parental leave will raise business costs. Presents data showing that less than 15 percent of Connecticut firms provided job-guaranteed parental leave and that most firms dealt with leaves…

The Division of Applied Research of the National Institute on Drug Abuse sponsored a Consensus Conference at which key technical, scientific, and procedural issues of employee drug testing could be discussed. The conference, which included politicians and government officials; representatives of business, industry, and labor; and laboratory…

Notes that U.S. business community recently has been unable to find adequate supply of low-wage workers, possibly because of shortage of low-income housing and unwillingness of individuals to work for low wages. Reviews use of company-owned housing, describes current experiences with workfare, and concludes by noting tendency of these approaches…

The authors discuss typical industrial relations in Italy. Two case studies are contrasted. (CH)

Most women now hold full-time jobs, yet still bear heavy responsibility for the home. Ideally, postfeminist women would like a balance; in reality, they are forced to choose between the two. Women who insist on their rights to meaningful work and to a family must push for workplace changes. (Author/CH)

Examines the controversy over the lack of faculty diversity at Harvard Law School and highlights the school's past practices regarding hiring and promotion of minority teaching staff. The pool problem issue is discussed, and the current status of faculty diversity is presented. (GLR)

Notes that, although occupational social workers routinely assist employees with alcohol- or drug-related problems, workers with disabling problems such as back pain, paralysis, and cancer have not received much attention. Presents analysis of issues confronting workers with disabilities and their employers and provides information about…

Examines the strategic role of management development and explores various forms of management development as strategy. Concludes that management development has an important role in promoting organizational success, developing individual and organizational effectiveness, and differentiating the quality of a company and its people from the…

The author provides background on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and reviews employers' responsibilities both to infected employees and all employees. She recommends that organizations develop a policy on the issue, including when AIDS testing will be used. AIDS training of all employees is discussed. (CH)

Describes outplacement services as including such services and information as (1) financial and career counseling, (2) connections with established training programs and resources in the community, and (3) workshops to teach business start-up skills (although at different levels depending upon program costs). Includes questions to ask potential…

More employees are choosing to work part time. Although this trend started because of working women, some men are choosing part-time positions. Part-time employees forfeit salary and promotion potential, yet most feel the trade is fair and that they are more productive during their working hours. (CH)

The effects of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) on the working population confront governments, employers, and workers with the need for policies on AIDS and employment. The author explores the guidelines presented in the joint World Health Organisation/International Labour Organisation Statement from the Consultation on AIDS and the…