GAO investigations revealed the relative ease with which a diploma mill can be created and bogus degrees obtained. Records obtained obtained from schools and agencies likely understate the extent to which the federal government has paid for degrees from diploma mills and other unaccredited schools. Many agencies have difficulty in providing…

This study tested the effects of market forces and unionism on the wages of all municipal employees in a large number of cities. Increases in the average weekly earnings from 1965-1971 were significantly related to intercity differences in market factors. Unionism exerted only a weak influence on city pay scales. (Author/DS)

Indicates that arrest records as well as convictions disqualify people for state and local government jobs. (BH)

The author surveyed a wide range of company policies and programs on alcohol and other drug abuse. (Author)

Federal agencies help their employees prepare for retirement. (Editor)

Examined the reactions of employees (N=671) to utilizing a compressed work schedule (i.e., 12-hour shifts) for staffing a continuous process plant. Results showed those who had worked the 12-hour schedule and employees working the 12 PM to 12 AM shift reacted more positively to the 12-hour shift. (JAC)

Wisconsin state employees over age 55 were asked about conditions under which they would delay retirement. A slight majority would do so if they could work part time; a large portion would delay retirement by continuing to work full time. (SK)

Data obtained from 79 Black and 222 White mental health employees' responses to a battery of job satisfaction questionnaires supported the hypothesis that differing dimensions underlie job satisfaction for Black and White employees. (MP)

The Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) and the Self-Directed Search (SDS) were administered to 110 Black and White non-college-degreed workers in three occupations (laboratory technicians, sales clerks, and clerk-typists) corresponding to three of Holland's environmental categories (Investigative, Enterprising, and Conventional). Findings for…

Covers relevant biographical sources for diplomatic, foreign, and American government personnel, including online services, monographs, back files, the card catalog, State Department and CIA publications, other government documents, and trade publications. Lists of CIA biographical directories and U.S. government agency press offices are appended.…

Determined the attitudes of federal prison employees regarding job satisfaction and personal safety. A questionnaire was sent to workers in federal correctional institutions. Results of the questionnaire generally indicate a high level of job satisfaction and relatively little concern about safety among employees who completed the questionnaire.…

Presents a variety of issues and opinions related to competency testing in industry and business. Calls on professional, public, and legislative groups to act to influence public policy on the use of tests. (HLM)

Reports on research concerning the success of fire fighter and police employee-organization use of the initiative and referendum provisions of home rule cities in Texas to implement state civil service laws, improve pay provisions, and shorten working hours. (Author/IRT)