Wednesday, August 22, 2012
[IWS] Weekly Bulletin, 22 August 2012
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, 22 August 2012
NOTE: This is the first issue since 15 May 2012 to mark the start the new academic year. Some key publications released over the Summer will be included for the first few Weekly Bulletins in addition to material from the last few days.
Academic Research
RAND--Dissertation
International Labor Flows: Migration Views from the Migrant, the Receiving-Country Economy, and the Sending-Country Family [14 August 2012]
by Jeffery C. Tanner
http://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSD303.html
or
http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/rgs_dissertations/2012/RAND_RGSD303.pdf
[full-text, 126 pages]
European Commission>Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion>News
The current rate of ageing in the European Union is economically unsustainable, according to researchers [17 August 2012]
http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=89&newsId=1639&furtherNews=yes
LEPAS (Long-Run Economic Perspectives of an Ageing Society)
http://www.lepas-fp7.de/index.php
Publications
http://www.lepas-fp7.de/publications.php
Census
[New] Research Data Products (for use in applied social science research)
http://www.census.gov/research/data/research_data_products.php
IZA Discussion Papers (Institute for the Study of Labor)
http://www.iza.org/en/webcontent/publications/papers
Recent studies include ---
6795 Recovering the Counterfactual Wage Distribution with Selective Return Migration
6794 Cumulative Exposure to Disadvantage and the Intergenerational Transmission of Neighbourhood Effects
6793 Neighbourhood Effects Research at a Crossroads: Ten Challenges for Future Research
6792 Union Membership and Density: Some (Not So) Stylized Facts and Challenges
6791 Spouses' Retirement and Hours Outcomes: Evidence from Twofold Regression Discontinuity with Differences-in-Differences
6790 The Elite Illusion: Achievement Effects at Boston and New York Exam Schools
6789 Healthy Habits: The Connection between Diet, Exercise, and Locus of Control
6788 Value of Time: Speeding Behavior and Gasoline Prices
6787 Extending Becker's Time Allocation Theory to Model Continuous Time Blocks: Evidence from Daylight Saving Time
6786 Working Time Preferences, Hours Mismatch and Well-Being of Couples: Are There Spillovers?
DigitalCommons@ILR--Most Recent Additions
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/recent_additions.html
Home Page at - http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/
Government Reports/Press - International, Federal, State, Local
International
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Africa Economic Brief
INEQUALTIY AND ARAB SPRING REVOLUTION IN NORTH AFTRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST [online 8 August 2012]
by Prof. Mthuli Ncube and John C. Anyanwu
[full-text, 24 pages]
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
COMPARATIVE STUDY
WORKING TIME DEVELOPMENTS--2011 [16 August 2012]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/studies/tn1204022s/tn1204022s.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/eiro/tn1204022s/tn1204022s.pdf
[full-text, 32 pages]
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
COMPARATIVE STUDY
Representativeness of the European social partner organisations: Private security [28 June 2012]
June 2012
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/studies/tn1011018s/index.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/studies/tn1011018s/tn1011018s.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/eiro/tn1011018s/tn1011018s.pdf
[full-text, 45 pages]
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
COMPARATIVE STUDY
Employment and industrial relations in the railways sector [23 May 2012]
May 2012
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/studies/tn1109030s/index.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/studies/tn1109030s/tn1109030s.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/eiro/tn1109030s/tn1109030s.pdf
[full-text, 58 pages]
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Working Conditions Observatory (EWCO)
COMPARATIVE REPORT
Working conditions in the retail sector [31 July 2012]
August 2012
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/studies/tn1109058s/index.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/studies/tn1109058s/tn1109058s.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/ewco/tn1109058s/tn1109058s.pdf
[full-text, 112 pages]
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Working Conditions Observatory (EWCO)
COMPARATIVE REPORT
Wages and working conditions in the crisis [25 July 2012]
July 2012
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/studies/tn1203015s/index.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/studies/tn1203015s/tn1203015s.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/ewco/tn1203015s/tn1203015s.pdf
[full-text, 49 pages]
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Working Conditions Observatory (EWCO)
COMPARATIVE REPORT
Recent developments in work organisation in the EU27 Member States and Norway [29 June 2012]
June 2012
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/studies/tn1102013s/index.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/studies/tn1102013s/tn1102013s.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/ewco/tn1102013s/tn1102013s.pdf
[full-text, 35 pages]
Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training (JILPT)
JAPAN LABOR REVIEW [23 July 2012]
Volume 9, Number 3, Summer 2012
Special Edition: Non-Regular Employment and Vocational Career
http://www.jil.go.jp/english/JLR.htm
or
http://www.jil.go.jp/english/JLR/documents/2012/JLR35_all.pdf
[full-text, 159 pages]
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
OECD Employment Outlook 2012 [10 July 2012]
http://www.oecd.org/els/employmentpoliciesanddata/wwwoecdorgemploymentoutlook.htm
or
http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/employment/oecd-employment-outlook-2012_empl_outlook-2012-en
[full-text, 260 pages]
Federal
BLS: Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefit Cost Concepts and the Limitations of ECEC Measurement
by Thomas G. Moehrle, John L. Bishow, and Anthony J. Barkume
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Originally Posted: July 26, 2012
http://www.bls.gov/opub/cwc/cm20120725ar01p1.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/opub/cwc/print/cm20120725ar01p1.htm
Census
Nonemployer Statistics: 2010 [15 August 2012]
http://www.census.gov/econ/nonemployer/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Receipt of Unemployment Insurance by Higher-Income Unemployed Workers (“Millionaires”)
Donald Hirasuna, Analyst in Labor Policy
August 2, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42643.pdf
[full-text, 13 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/924/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Comparing Compensation for Federal and Private-Sector Workers: An Overview
David H. Bradley, Specialist in Labor Economics
July 30, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42636.pdf
[full-text, 22 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/925/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The Obama Administration’s Proposal to Establish a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation
John F. Sargent Jr., Specialist in Science and Technology Policy
July 25, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42625.pdf
[full-text, 21 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/926/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
An Analysis of the Distribution of Wealth Across Households, 1989-2010
Linda Levine, Specialist in Labor Economics
July 17, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33433.pdf
[full-text, 11 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/927/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Employee Stock Options: Tax Treatment and Tax Issues
James M. Bickley, Specialist in Public Finance
June 15, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL31458.pdf
[full-text, 20 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/930/
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: Estimates of the Effect on the Prevalence of Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage July 2012 [online 13 August 2012]
http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/592411.pdf
[full-text, 41 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/931/
Institutes/Associations/Commercial
WorldatWork (Total Rewards Association)
2012 Global Sales Compensation Practices Survey©
A report by The Alexander Group, Inc. and WorldatWork
August 2012
Executive Summary
http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=64550
WorldatWork (Total Rewards Association)
2012 Metrics and Analytics: Patterns of Use and Value
A report by WorldatWork and Mercer
July 2012
http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=63495
WorldatWork (Total Rewards Association)
Sales Performance and Technology
A report by WorldatWork and OpenSymmetry
June 2012
http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=63255
WorldatWork (Total Rewards Association)
Retention of Key Talent and the Role of Rewards
A report by WorldatWork, Loyola University Chicago and Hay Group
June 2012
http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=62016
Law
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Federal Labor Relations Statutes: An Overview
Alexandra Hegji. Analyst in Social Policy
July 16, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42526.pdf
[full-text, 51 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/928/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers
Benjamin Collins, Analyst in Labor Policy
July 11, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42012.pdf
[full-text, 30 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/929/
Social Security Administration (SSA)
SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD: EUROPE 2012 [21 August 2012]
http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssptw/2012-2013/europe/
or
http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssptw/2012-2013/europe/ssptw12europe.pdf
[full-text, 324 pages]
Statistical Reports
BLS: EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT AMONG YOUTH -- SUMMER 2012 [21 August 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/youth.nr0.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/youth.pdf
[full-text, 8 pages]
BLS: Access to and Use of Leave--2011 Data from the American Time Use Survey [16 August 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/leave.toc.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/leave.pdf
[full-text, 26 pages]
BLS: International Comparisons of Annual Labor Force Statistics, Adjusted to U.S. Concepts, 16 Countries, 1970-2011 [7 June 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/fls/flscomparelf.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/fls/flscomparelf/lfcompendium.pdf
[full-text, 27 pages]
BLS: NUMBER OF JOBS HELD, LABOR MARKET ACTIVITY, AND EARNINGS GROWTH AMONG THE YOUNGEST BABY BOOMERS:
RESULTS FROM A LONGITUDINAL SURVEY [25 July 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/nlsoy_07252012.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/nlsoy_07252012.pdf
[full-text, 11 pages]
BLS: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN THE UNITED STATES - MARCH 2012 [11 July 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ebs2_07112012.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ebs2_07112012.pdf
[full-text, 19 pages]
Idiosyncratic But Relevant Facts
NOTE: In light of the continuing economic crisis, it is wise to educate ourselves about the social dangers that can result if societies and individuals forget the lessons of history and act irresponsibly. With this in mind, the following ongoing educational project is being brought to your attention.
Camp des Milles: A Memorial for the Future
http://www.campdesmilles.org/index.html
or
http://www.campdesmilles.org/content/view/1/7/lang,eng
[English Version]
NOTE: The IWS Documented News Service is committed to helping the Rwanda Tribunal garner more attention world-wide. The lessons and legacy of ground-breaking legal matters related to the unspeakable events in Rwanda should not be forgotten. Humans, whether from rich or poor countries, must remain vigilant in curbing the motivations that lead individuals and groups to violent hatred and barbaric acts against a class of people. Consequently, items about this tribunal, which will end shortly after 2012, will appear from time to time on this news service.
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
www.ictr.org
THE BACHARACH BLOG
http://bacharachblog.com/
LEADERSHIP: New Voice, New Insights, RESULTS-ORIENTED
How to Stay Humble
Posted by Myra Din on Aug 21, 2012
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/leader/how-to-stay-humble/
Don’t let Hubris be your Downfall
Posted by Myra Din on Aug 13, 2012
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/leader/don%e2%80%99t-let-hubris-be-your-downfall/
10 Most Powerful Women in Business
Posted by Myra Din on Aug 10, 2012
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/leader/10-most-powerful-women-in-business-2/
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