Controlling for human capital inputs and unobserved heterogeneity explained 55-57% of the wage gap between mothers and nonmothers. Mothers faced the highest wage penalty at return to work. High school graduates suffered more prolonged, severe losses than women with lower or higher attainment. Their jobs were less likely to offer flexibility needed…

Studied personality characteristics, life events, and work values of three subgroups of reentry women (Adapters, Explorers, Change Seekers). Results indicated that personality characteristics commonly ascribed to reentry women as group were not same as those found to be significant among subgroups. Found significant differences among subgroups on…

Examination of data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth found that a woman's wages relate positively to early return to work after childbirth; higher family income delays return; income did not affect child care choice; greater child care tax credits increased early return; and tax credits did not affect child care choice, but predicted…

A survey of 70 professional women returning to work after updating courses found that their jobs were not necessarily commensurate with qualifications, experience, or professional area. However, 58% still considered their careers had progressed, and many attributed successful reentry to the updating course. Flexibility was an important factor in…

Finnish job seekers (n=559) were followed up after 1 year (n=401) after 84.3% participated in guidance courses, subsidized employment, vocational training, or some combination. Guidance courses enhanced reemployment. None of the interventions increased job-seeking activity. Training temporarily decreased psychological distress. Deteriorating…

It can be difficult to think of teaching critically as a social responsibility within settings that do not appear closely related to larger social values, practices, and problems. The author uses an interpretive ethnographic method to study criticality in the classroom within a job reeducation program designed to prepare laid-off factory workers…

In this update, Linton reports on Congressional filing of a number of bills that involve the topic of prisoner reentry. In addition, he presents a key section of Attorney General John Ashcroft's address (Cleveland, Ohio, September 2004) on prisoner reentry. In this speech, Ashcroft called for a concerted effort to managing a balanced approach:…

The relationship between the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program and vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs was reviewed. Focus was on the extent to which VR services are successful in returning SSDI beneficiaries to productive employment. The review was carried out in 10 states with widely varying practices in referring SSDI…

One of a series of instructional packets to aid schools in reducing sex stereotypes, this outreach packet is designed to inform and stimulate community support and encourage women in their attempt to assess and reenter the work world. Materials are suggested for use in forty-five to sixty minutes. Contents include a leader's script (material to be…

Describes the Women's Employment Counseling Unit in Vancouver, British Columbia, the first of several Canadian counseling centers designed to meet the needs of women. Describes the organization of the center and the counseling services provided, and discusses characteristics of reentry workers. (JAC)

Discusses the ease of return to work, nature of the new employment, and reasons for returning to work of retirees from managerial and professional positions. The decision not to work after retirement is also examined. (SK)

Online refresher courses were designed for geographically isolated nurses returning to work. Course design incorporated principles of effective distance education: humanizing the learning environment, engaging participants, using the right message, and eliciting feedback. Issues of technical support, testing, and faculty preparation had to be…

Describes learned helplessness and its effect on ability of displaced homemakers to enter or reenter the work force successfully. Suggests that success in making transition from homemaker to worker may depend on attributions women provide for their failed or ended marriages. Discusses ways in which counselors may assist displaced homemakers in…

Includes "High-priced Slot in the World of Work" (Zhang); "From the 'Strategies' of Nairobi to the 'Platform' of Beijing"; "Out of the Shadows toward Global Recognition" (Mehra-Kerpelman): "Returning to Work: A Challenge for Women" (Klein); "Women at the ILO (International Labour Organisation)";…

The status of career guidance for the long-term unemployed is reviewed. Participants (N=58) in Skillshare training programs (Australia) were studied. Findings describing attitudes and characteristics before and after intervention, satisfaction with the program, and qualitative evaluation results are reported. Graduates can generate more career…