Builds upon Lazear's empirical explanation of mandatory retirement by adding these testable implications: the relationships between mandatory retirement and (1) specific on-the-job training, (2) vested pension plans, and (3) costs of monitoring worker performance. Indicates that a comprehensive explanation requires consideration of human capital…

The training departments that need consultant help the most often are the least likely to hire it, because they do not realize the time and money outside consultants can save. Training directors are advised on how to increase training value by effective management of the relationship with outside consultants. (Author/AJ)

Most training at Coors Container Company is done by lead production men, supported by an in-house audiovisual program. Methods used in producing and utilizing more than 60 sound-on-slide programs are recounted. Only programs requested by supervisors are produced. Other companies' purchases of the programs help defray production costs. (AJ)

A good supervisor develops his workers by concentrating on their contributions and the responsibilities they can assume, while trusting them to execute their responsibilities. This attitude must be apparent even in conversation between supervisor and worker for successful on-the-job training. (AG)

The repair of approximately 100 hurricane-damaged homes had several benefits: homes of hardship'' cases were repaired for the cost of materials; students from area vocational-technical schools received on-the-job training, apprentice training credit, and experience in a work group; and labor saw the value of vocational programs. (AG)

Training supervisor at Citibank accepts role as manager and considers aim to increase corporate earnings through cost-effective training. Based on an address delivered at the First Annual Training in Business and Industry Conference in New York, New York. (DS)

Two national firms with standardized marketing schemes employ persuasion rather than instruction in teaching an employee to sell. Students leave for their first assignment convinced of success in spite of a lack of skill. (JB)

United Aircraft's training program teaches basic skills to the disadvantaged after they have been hired. (RK)

Describes the structure and content of a course in business and technical writing offered in the workplace. (AEA)

To improve America's economic outlook, positive action must be taken to lay the groundwork for a sustained increase in the rate of productivity. It is helpful to compare training methods, particularly apprenticeship, to those of West Germany, which has consistently maintained high production levels. (JOW)

Methods which ensure trainee followup of skills training are presented. Techniques involve personal action planning, group action planning, multiphase programming, performance aids, recognition systems, resource access, trainer followup, and more. (CT)

This article discusses the role of the teacher-coordinator in coordinating classroom and on-the-job training. It discusses the importance of leadership, the role of advisory committees, and how to use certain procedures and materials. (CT)

Identifies several common attitudes of institutions, trainees, and trainers regarding the training of a backup searcher. Ten tips are given for dealing with the less-than-perfect training situation, with recommendations (depending on the combination of attitudes) for internal or external training, or both. (SW)