Friday, June 05, 2009

[IWS] WEEKLY -- NO MESSAGES sent until 15 JULY 2009

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
________________________________________________________________________

NO MESSAGES will be sent until 15 July 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.

****************************************
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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Wednesday, June 03, 2009

[IWS] Weekly Bulletin, 3 June 2009

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 ---
4201    Google Econometrics and Unemployment Forecasting
                 (forthcoming in: Applied Economics Quarterly, 2009)     
4200    The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness       
4199    A Sequential Malmquist-Luenberger Productivity Index    
4198    Present-Biased Preferences and Credit Card Borrowing    
4197    Demografie und Ungleichheit: Der Einfluss von Veränderungen der Haushaltsstruktur auf die Einkommensverteilung in Deutschland            
4196    Optimal Redistributive Taxation and Provision of Public Input Goods in an Economy with Outsourcing and Unemployment     
4195    Intrapreneurship or Entrepreneurship?   
4194    How Large Is the Compensating Wage Differential for R&D Workers?
                 (forthcoming in: Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 2010)      
4193    Antagonistic Managers, Careless Workers and Extraverted Salespeople: An Examination of Personality in Occupational Choice       
4192    Postponing Maternity in Ireland         
4191    Employment and Exchange Rates: The Role of Openness and Technology      
4190    Social Incentives in the Workplace
                 (forthcoming in: Review of Economic Studies)    
4189    Relational Contracts, Taxation and the Household        
4188    Intra-Household Time Allocation: Gender Differences in Caring for Children      
4187    Increasing the Legal Retirement Age: The Impact on Wages, Worker Flows and Firm Performance     
4186    \Conceptualising Informality: Regulation and Enforcement


Government Reports/Press - International, Federal, State, Local


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


Federal

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


Institutes/Associations/Commercial

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]


Law

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/
                 Industrial Relations & Labor Law
                  http://www.worldlii.org/catalog/51116.html


Statistical Reports

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]


Idiosyncratic But Relevant Facts

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.

****************************************
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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