Study of primary and secondary Australian teachers identified causes of high turnover in locations difficult to staff. A questionnaire examined stability, mobility, education, current appointment, and future preferences. Teachers preferred the familiar or desirable areas. Student teaching experience in difficult locations increased the likelihood…

The relationships between sponsorship types and employment status among three ethnic groups of Indochinese refugees who arrived in the United States between 1978 and 1982 are examined via a survey of 1,780 refugees between 18 and 64 years old. No significant interaction effects are found between sponsorship types and ethnic groups. (SLD)

Recruiting of camp staff is challenged by economic and workplace restructuring, including business downsizing, part-time and temporary employment patterns, and generational attitude changes. Strategies for hiring and retaining staff include knowing what college-age workers want, marketing benefits, adopting new business strategies, and empowering…

Presents the use of research designs that can be used by human resource specialists to evaluate and monitor work force diversity and minority employment. Compares results of Repeated Measure Analyses of Variance with One Within-subjects Factor design with Repeated Measure Analyses of Variance with One Within-subjects Factor by job category. (JOW)

Current Population Survey and Occupational Employment Survey data alone are not adequate to identify labor-market shortages for specific occupations. These data work better in combination with background information on a specified occupation, anecdotal evidence, and factors of demand and supply. (JOW)

Reports British research findings that challenge the bias that child labor is a problem of only economically underdeveloped countries. Argues that child employment is evident within developed countries, but is largely invisible. Addresses positive and negative effects, and challenges to child labor/child work dichotomy. Debates underlying causes…

Presents case studies of 11 academic women in senior positions at four universities in Hong Kong. Investigates women's perceptions and experiences of "glass ceiling" factors. Argues that concepts like "glass ceiling" politics cannot be used as universal explanations of women's career trajectories, but must include examinations…

Tracks the evolution of metropolitan ethnic economics between 1980-90, when most immigrant groups experienced explosive population growth. Uses census data to describe ethnic enclaves, entrepreneurial niches, and employment niches in metropolitan areas. Results suggest that initial successes of some groups (Whites, Cubans, Koreans, and Chinese)…

This article describes the variety and complexities of the problems facing the People's Republic of China in relation to people with disabilities. It discusses ways China is trying to deal with the problems and gives a realistic appraisal of the difficulties faced by academic, clinical, and social welfare authorities. (Contains references.)…

Analyzed early economic achievement of Soviet immigrants entering the United States from 1979-85, identifying components of human capital acquired in the former Soviet Union (FSU) and relating them to U.S. labor force participation and income outcomes. FSU education, experience, and industry variables differentially affected participation and…

A management class exercise involving role play engages students in critical reflection on the impact of changing employment conditions in people's lives and their participation in these changes. It is designed to stimulate wider consideration of social responsibility. (SK)

Summarizes findings for English studies from the latest MLA survey of jobs held by recent graduates of modern language doctoral programs. Compares findings with results of earlier surveys. Notes that the percentage of new doctorate recipients obtaining tenure-track positions in 1993-94 is lower than it was in the 1991-92 and 1986-87 surveys. (RS)

A work preference model of artists' labor supply was applied to data on Australian artists. Results show that artists subsidize their profession by working outside the arts; the higher their nonarts income, the more they subsidize arts work. Artists reduce hours worked in their principal artistic occupation when they receive a higher arts income.…

Describes aspects of bachelor's degree recipients' enrollment and employment experience, including degree expectations, enrollment in advanced degree programs, and occupations and salaries. Discusses how experiences vary with student, enrollment, and job characteristics. (Author/SLD)

Discusses the critical ongoing need for skills and education to maintain the work force. Looks at what organizations are doing to maintain employee skills, add to the entry-level work force pool, and work with educators to ensure that students will have the skills they need. (JOW)