Wednesday, June 03, 2009
[IWS] Weekly Bulletin, 3 June 2009
IWS Documented News Service
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Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
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IWS Weekly Bulletin, 3 June 2009
Academic Research
International
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
_______________________________
Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
________________________________________________________________________
IWS Weekly Bulletin, 3 June 2009
Academic Research
- Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS)
- Colloquium Video Footage
- Each lecture we host for the Workplace Colloquium Series is filmed. This year we have decided to share these videos with you on our website. In order to view a segment click a topic on the right and it will begin to play, or you can view the main speaker segment directly by clicking anywhere on the image of the video.
- May 14, 2009 [Lecture]
- Social Commitments in a Depersonalized World
- with Edward J. Lawler
- http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/iws/news/colloquium5149.html
- See Book --
- Russell Sage Foundation
- Social Commitments in a Depersonalized World
- Edward J. Lawler, Shane R. Thye, and Jeongkoo Yoon
- Publication Date: June 2009
- http://www.russellsage.org/publications/books/090112.100690
- IZA Discussion Papers (Institute for the Study of Labor)
- http://www.iza.org/en/webcontent/publications/papers
- Recent studies include ---
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- 4200
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- 4186
International
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Project Gender Action Plans
- Lessons for Achieving Gender Equality and Poverty Reduction Results (A Briefing Note) [May 2009]
- http://www.adb.org/Documents/Brochures/Project-Gender-Action-Plans/default.asp
- or
- http://www.adb.org/Documents/Brochures/Project-Gender-Action-Plans/gender-briefing-note.pdf
- [full-text, 4 pages]
- European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP)
- Dealing with the impact of an ageing population in the EU: 2009 Ageing Report
- http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2009:0180:FIN:EN:PDF
- [full-text, 15 pages]
- Includes STATISTICAL ANNEX with TABLES & CHARTS....
- Press Release 2 June 2009
- http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/etv/news/default.asp?idnews=4528
- European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
- European Monitoring Centre on Change (EMCC)
- European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
- ERM case studies: Good practice in company restructuring [25 May 2009]
- http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/emcc/erm/studies/tn0903016s/tn0903016s.htm
- or
- http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/erm/tn0903016s/tn0903016s.pdf
- [full-text, 53 pages]
- European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions [Dublin Foundation]
- European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO]
- COMPARATIVE STUDY
- Temporary agency work and collective bargaining in the EU [28 May 2009]
- http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/studies/tn0807019s/index.htm
- or
- http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/studies/tn0807019s/tn0807019s.htm
- or
- http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/eiro/tn0807019s/tn0807019s.pdf
- [full-text, 54 pages]
- OECD Factbook dynamic charts 2009 [27 May 2009]
- http://www.oecd.org/document/57/0,3343,en_2825_35731996_42506553_1_1_1_1,00.html
- OECD
- Jobs for Youth/Des emplois pour les jeunes: FRANCE [20 May 2009]
- http://www.oecd.org/document/2/0,3343,en_2649_34747_42779842_1_1_1_1,00.html
- For other countries, see --
- http://www.oecd.org/document/59/0,3343,en_2649_34747_38019131_1_1_1_1,00.html
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
- Enhanced Engagement Countries
- CHINA
- http://www.oecd.org/country/0,3377,en_33873108_36016481_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
- or
- www.oecd.org/china
- This is a one-stop-shop for OECD reports and statistics on China. Browse the documents in chronological order or by topic (e.g. economy, trade, development, environment, energy, social issues).
- ABOUT
- http://www.oecd.org/about/0,3347,en_33873108_36016481_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
- STATISTICS
- http://www.oecd.org/statisticsdata/0,3381,en_33873108_36016481_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
- PUBLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS
- http://www.oecd.org/publicationanddocuments/0,3395,en_33873108_36016481_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
- INFORMATION BY TOPIC
- http://www.oecd.org/informationbytopic/0,3397,en_33873108_36016481_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
- -- INCLUDES EMPLOYMENT
- http://www.oecd.org/topicdocumentlist/0,3448,en_33873108_36016481_1_1_1_1_37457,00.html
- Administration on Aging (AoA)
- Aging Statistics
- http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statistics/index.aspx
- BLS: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries - Hours-Based Rates [2 June 2009]
- http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshnotice10.htm
- BLS Spotlight on Statistics
- Worker Safety and Health [1 June 2009]
- http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2009/safety_and_health/home.htm
- GAO: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Financial Challenges Highlight Need for Improved Governance and Management
- GAO-09-702T, May 20, 2009
- http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09702t.pdf
- [full-text, 25 pages]
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
- The Condition of Education 2009 [28 May 2009]
- http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2009081
- or
- http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2009/2009081.pdf
- [full-text, 359 pages]
- USA.gov
- Retirement
- http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/Retirement.shtml
- Official information and services from the U.S. government
- AARP Policy & Research
- Research Report
- AARP Bulletin Survey on Employment Status of the 45+ Population: Executive Summary
- Gerard Rainville, AARP Knowledge Management
- May 2009
- http://www.aarp.org/research/work/employment/bulletin_jobs_09.html
- or
- http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/econ/bulletin_jobs_09.pdf
- [full-text, 8 pages]
- Mercer
- Compensation outlook is mixed as companies plan pay increases for some jobs, plan to cut pay for others [1 June 2009]
- http://www.mercer.com/summary.htm?idContent=1348785
- Watson Wyatt
- Older Worker Confidence in Retirement Security Drops Sharply, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds [2 June 2009]
- Employees With Defined Benefit Plans Feel More Confident Than Those With 401(k) Plans Only
- http://www.watsonwyatt.com/news/press.asp?ID=21316
- WorldatWork.org (The Total Rewards Association)
- The following is located at the Research and Surveys Page
- http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/Content/research/html/research-home.jsp
- Alignment of Strategies, Structures and Reward Programs: A Survey of Policies, Practices and Effectiveness
- A Report by WorldatWork, Dow Scott, Ph.D., Loyola University, Tom McMullen and Bill Bowbin, Hay Group and John Shields, Ph.D., University of Sydney
- May 2009
- http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=32868&nonav=yes
- [full-text, 32 pages]
- WorldatWork.org (The Total Rewards Association)
- The following is locate at the Research and Surveys Page
- http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/Content/research/html/research-home.jsp
- Severance and Change-in-Control Practices
- A Research Report by WorldatWork and Innovative Compensation and Benefits Concepts LLC (ICBC)
- May 2009
- http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=32900&nonav=yes
- [full-text, 19 pages]
- Administration on Aging (AoA)
- AoA Enhances Legal and Aging Services through New National Legal Resource Center [1 May 2009]
- Center helps protect the rights, financial security, and independence of seniors during tough financial times
- http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Press_Room/for_the_press/pr/archive/2009/May/05_01_09.aspx
- World Legal Information Institute (Worldlii.org)
- CHINA
- http://www.worldlii.org/cn/
- BEA: Gross Domestic Product by State, advance 2008 and revised 2005-2007 [2 June 2009]
- http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/gdp_state/2009/gsp0609.htm
- or
- http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/gdp_state/2009/pdf/gsp0609.pdf
- [full-text, 10 pages]
- or
- http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/gdp_state/2009/xls/gsp0609.xls
- [spreadsheet]
- and
- Highlights
- http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/gdp_state/2009/pdf/gsp0609_fax.pdf
- BLS: EMPLOYMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF FAMILIES IN 2008 [27 May 2009]
- http://www.bls.gov/news.release/famee.nr0.htm
- or
- http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/famee.pdf
- [full-text, 13 pages]
- BLS: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT DYNAMICS: THIRD QUARTER 2008 [19 May 2009]
- http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewbd.nr0.htm
- or
- http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cewbd.pdf
- [full-text, 21 pages]
- National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
- National Health Statistics Report
- No. 15, May 20, 2009
- Smoking, Alcohol Use, and Illicit Drug Use Reported by Adolescents Aged 1217 years: United States, 19992004
- by Cheryl D. Fryar, M.S.P.H.; Mercy C. Merino, B.S.; Rosemarie Hirsch,
- M.D., M.P.H.; and Kathryn S. Porter, M.D., M.S., Division of Health and
- Nutrition Examination Surveys
- http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr015.pdf
- [full-text, 26 pages]
- THE BACHARACH BLOG
- http://bacharachblog.com/
- Leading a Can-Do Culture: The Managment Challenge of the Day
- http://bacharachblog.com/leadership-skills/leading-a-can-do-culture-the-managment-challenge-of-the-day/
- June 2, 2009
- The Myth of Failure Tolerance: Should Proactive Leaders Risk Failure in Tough Times?
- http://bacharachblog.com/leadership-skills/should-leaders-fail-michael-jordan-does/
- June 1, 2009
- Captains of Great Failure: On the deck of The Bear Sterns
- http://bacharachblog.com/leadership-skills/captains-of-great-failure-on-the-deck-of-the-bear-sterns/
- May 29, 2009
- Leadership Link Round-Up: May 25-29
- http://bacharachblog.com/leadership-skills/leadership-link-round-up-may-25-29/
- May 29, 2009
- Martyrdom and Slavery Are Not Part of Leadership: Mitzvahs May Be Applauded
- http://bacharachblog.com/leadership-skills/martyrdom-and-slavery-are-not-part-of-leadership-mitzvahs-may-be-applauded/
- May 28, 2009
- Work With People Who Tell You To "Go To Hell"
- http://bacharachblog.com/leadership-skills/work-with-people-who-tell-you-to-go-to-hell/
- May 27, 2009
- Desmond Tutu on Leaders As Servants
- http://bacharachblog.com/leadership-skills/desmond-tutu-on-leaders-as-servants/
- May 27, 2009
- When Backing Off is a Sign of Leadership
- http://bacharachblog.com/leadership-skills/when-backing-off-is-a-sign-of-leadership/
- May 26, 2009
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
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Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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