Wednesday, September 12, 2012
[IWS] Weekly Bulletin, 12 September 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, 12 September 2012
Academic Research
American Psychological Association (APA)
Harris Interactive
Workforce Retention Survey [28 August 2012]
August 2012
http://www.phwa.org/assets/general/2012-retention-survey-final.pdf
[full-text, 24 pages]
See more information from the
PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHY WORKPLACE PROGRAM
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/phwa/index.aspx
Economic Policy Institute (EPI)
STATE OF WORKING AMERICA 12th Edition [11 September 2012]
http://stateofworkingamerica.org/
BOOK-- Read the chapters and review the charts
http://stateofworkingamerica.org/subjects/overview/?reader
KEY NUMBERS-- Click through summaries of major findings
http://stateofworkingamerica.org/fact-sheets/
Press Release 11 September 2012
“The State of Working America, 12th Edition” finds that policy-driven inequality has undercut low- and middle-income workers for past three decades
http://stateofworkingamerica.org/12th-edition-press-release/
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
ANNUAL SURVEY OF VIOLATIONS OF TRADE UNION RIGHTS 2012
http://survey.ituc-csi.org/spip.php?page=generalgraphs&edition=336
or
http://survey.ituc-csi.org/IMG/xls/Survey2012_stats.xls
[spreadsheet)
"mouse-over" the REGION of interest on RED BAR above and pick your country for information.
SEE ADVANCED SEARCH at
http://survey.ituc-csi.org/spip.php?page=advancedsearch
IZA Discussion Papers (Institute for the Study of Labor)
http://www.iza.org/en/webcontent/publications/papers
Recent studies include ---
6830 Getting Back into the Labor Market: The Effects of Start-Up Subsidies for Unemployed Females
6829 iPEHD: The ifo Prussian Economic History Database
6828 What's Best for Women: Gender Based Taxation, Wage Subsidies or Basic Income?
6827 A Discrete Choice Approach to Estimating Armed Conflicts' Casualties: Revisiting the Numbers of a 'Truth Commission'
6826 The Labor Market Consequences of Adverse Financial Shocks
6825 Birth Order and Child Outcomes: Does Maternal Quality Time Matter?
6824 Risk and Saving in Two-Person Households: More Scope for Precautionary Saving
6823 Optimal Taxation, Child Care and Models of the Household
6822 Determinants of Domestic Workers' Employment: Evidence from Lebanese Household Survey Data
6821 The Role of Connections in Academic Promotions
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
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ASIA BOND MONITOR--SEPTEMBER 2012 [10 September 2012]
http://www.adb.org/publications/asia-bond-monitor-september-2012
or
http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/pub/2012/abm-201209.pdf
[full-text, 110 pages]
Press Release 10 September 2012
Eurozone Crisis Threatens Emerging East Asia's Booming Bond Markets
http://www.adb.org/news/eurozone-crisis-threatens-emerging-east-asias-booming-bond-markets
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
EUROPEAN LEVEL
Employment Council discusses opposition to regulation on collective action [reported 6 September 2012]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/2012/07/articles/eu1207021i.htm
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Monitoring Centre on Change (EMCC)
EUROPEAN RESTRUCTURING MONITOR
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/emcc/erm/index.htm
Fact sheets
· Over the last week, 15 new restructuring cases have been added.
· To date, 14849 restructuring cases have been recorded.
Latest restructuring cases—see http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/emcc
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
FRANCE
Grand conference to launch new government’s social reform strategy [reported 3 September 2012]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/2012/05/articles/fr1205031i.htm
Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
DISCONNECTED: SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT IN LATIN AMERICA
Bassi, Marina; Matías Busso, Sergio Urzúa, Jaime Vargas
Date : Jun, 2012 | ISBN: 978-1-59782-157-5
http://idbdocs.iadb.org/wsdocs/getdocument.aspx?docnum=36907536
[full-text, 268 pages]
Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
GENDER AND DIVERSITY DIVISION
PROGRAM FOR THE SUPPORT OF WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION
INTERSECTIONAL DISADVANTAGE AND POLITICAL INCLUSION: GETTING MORE AFRODESCENDANT WOMEN INTO ELECTED OFFICE IN LATIN AMERICA [June 2012]
by Mala Htun
http://idbdocs.iadb.org/wsdocs/getdocument.aspx?docnum=36945627
[full-text, 64 pages]
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
EDUCATION AT A GLANCE 2012: OECD Indicators [11 September 2012]
http://www.oecd.org/edu/eag2012.htm
or
http://www.oecd.org/edu/EAG%202012_English_100912.pdf
[full-text, 570 pages]
Press Release 11 September 2012
Education spending rising but access to higher education remains unequal in most countries, says OECD
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
COUNTRY NOTE--UNITED STATES
Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators 2012 [11 September 2012]
http://www.oecd.org/edu/EAG2012%20-%20Country%20note%20-%20United%20States.pdf
[full-text, 13 pages]
OECD
WHAT IS THE NEAR-TERM GLOBAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK? AN INTERIM ASSESSMENT [6 September 2012]
http://www.oecd.org/eco/economicoutlookanalysisandforecasts/Evaluationéconomique6septembre2012.pdf
[full-text, 17 pages]
Federal
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The Senior Executive Service: Background and Options for Reform
Maeve P. Carey, Analyst in Government Organization and Management
September 6, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41801.pdf
[full-text, 25 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/937/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Vulnerable Youth: Background and Policies
Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara, Specialist in Social Policy
August 29, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33975.pdf
[full-text, 69 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/932/
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
Office of Economics Working Paper
AN OVERVIEW AND EXAMINATION OF THE VIETNAMESE SERVICE SECTOR
Publication No. ID-033
by Lisa Alejandro,Eric Forden,Erick Oh,Joann Peterson,Samantha Pham,Matthew Reisman,George Serletis,Danielle Vu Isaac Wohl, Office of Industries
August2012
http://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/working_papers/Vietnam_working_Paper_final2a.pdf
[full-text, 91 pages]
Institutes/Associations/Commercial
BlueGreen Alliance
ChemHAT (Chemical Hazards and Alternatives Toolbox)
http://www.chemhat.org
Press Release 5 September 2012
Worker-Inspired Safer Chemicals Database Launched
http://www.bluegreenalliance.org/news/latest/worker-inspired-safer-chemicals-database-launched
Challenger, Gray & Christmas
Press Release 6 September 2012
Summer Sees Third Consecutive Decline in Job Cuts
August JOB CUTS drop to 20-MOnth Low of 32,239
http://challengergray.com/press/PressRelease.aspx?PressUid=237
Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)
Press Release 10 September 2012
Retirement Savings? Now There’s an “App” for That!
http://www.ebri.org/pdf/PR986.10Sept12.BallparkApp.pdf
Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFITS 2012 ANNUAL SURVEY [11 September 2012]
or
http://ehbs.kff.org/pdf/2012/8345.pdf
[full-text, 242 pages]
Migration Policy Institute (MPI)
Migration Information Source
European Immigrants in the United States [July 2012]
By Joseph Russell and Jeanne Batalova
http://www.migrationinformation.org/Feature/display.cfm?ID=901
World Economic Forum (WEF)
THE GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS REPORT 2012-2013 [5 September 2012]
http://www.weforum.org/issues/global-competitiveness/index.html
or
http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GlobalCompetitivenessReport_2012-13.pdf
[full-text, 545 pages]
Country rankings : PDF | Excel
Country highlights (PDF)
Browse the Report (HTML)
Global Competitiveness Index Data Analyser
Press Release 5 September 2012
Persisting Divides in Global Competitiveness as Switzerland, Singapore and Finland Top Competitiveness Rankings in 2012
World Economic Forum (WEF)
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
Booz & Company
The Role of Large Employers in Driving Job Creation in the Arab World
http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_RoleLargeEmployer_JobCreationArabWorld_Report_2012.pdf
[full-text, 16 pages]
Press Release 6 June 2012
World Economic Forum
Addressing the 100 Million Youth Challenge: Perspectives on Youth Employment in the Arab World in 2012 [6 June 2012]
http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_YouthEmployment_ArabWorld_Report_2012.pdf
[full-text, 40 pages]
Press Release 6 June 2012
Law
AARP Public Policy Institute
Protecting Family Caregivers from Employment Discrimination [30 August 2012]
Joan C. Williams, Robin Devaux, and Patricija Petrac, Center for WorkLife Law, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Lynn Feinberg, AARP Public Policy Institute
or
[full-text, 26 pages]
FACT SHEET
[full-text, 4 pages]
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The National Labor Relations Act: Background and Selected Topics
Jon O. Shimabukuro, Legislative Attorney
September 7, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42703.pdf
[full-text, 12 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/938/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Unemployment Compensation (UC): Eligibility for Students Under State and Federal Laws
Julie M. Whittaker, Specialist in Income Security
Alan Eder, PMF Intern
September 7, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42707.pdf
[full-text, 12 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/939/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
Benjamin Collins, Analyst in Labor Policy
September 4, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42693.pdf
[full-text, 11 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/934/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
Julie M. Whittaker, Specialist in Income Security
September 5, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS22022.pdf
[full-text, 9 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/935/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): The Five-Month Waiting Period for Benefits
Umar Moulta-Ali, Analyst in Disability Policy
August 31, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS22220.pdf
[full-text, 9 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/936/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Primer on Disability Benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Umar Moulta-Ali, Analyst in Disability Policy
August 31, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL32279.pdf
[full-text, 11 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/933/
Statistical Reports
BEA: U.S. INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES July 2012 [11 September 2012]
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/2012/trad0712.htm
or
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/2012/pdf/trad0712.pdf
[full-text, 48 pages]
or
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/2012/xls/trad0712.xls
[spreadsheet]
and
Highlights
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/2012/pdf/trad0712_fax.pdf
BLS: EMPLOYER COSTS FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION - JUNE 2012 [11 September 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ecec.pdf
[full-text, 23 pages]
BLS: Job Openings and Labor Turnover – July 2012 [11 September 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/jolts.pdf
[full-text, 16 pages]
and
Supplemental Files Table of Contents
http://www.bls.gov/web/jolts.supp.toc.htm
BLS: THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION -- AUGUST 2012 [7 September 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf
[full-text, 38 pages]
and
Supplemental Files Table of Contents
http://www.bls.gov/web/empsit.supp.toc.htm
BLS: PRODUCTIVITY AND COSTS Second Quarter 2012, Revised [5 September 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/prod2.nr0.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/prod2.pdf
[full-text, 12 pages]
and
Supplemental Files Table of Contents
http://www.bls.gov/web/prod2.supp.toc.htm
Idiosyncratic But Relevant Facts
NOTE: This web site is a work in progress – keep the URL for future reference
THE WORKER INSTITUTE at CORNELL
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/workerinstitute/
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/workerinstitute/about/
RESEARCH
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/workerinstitute/research/
This institute launches in New York City on 12 September 2012
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/workerinstitutelaunch.html
Census
Facts for Features
Hispanic Heritage Month 2012: Sept. 15 — Oct. 15
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb12-ff19.html
or
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/pdf/cb12ff-19_hispanic.pdf
[full-text, 8 pages]
Inter-Parliamentary Union
WOMEN IN NATIONAL PARLIAMENTS as of 31 July 2012
http://www.ipu.org/wmn-e/world.htm
Comparative Data by Country
http://www.ipu.org/wmn-e/classif.htm
Regional Parliamentary Assemblies
http://www.ipu.org/wmn-e/regions.htm
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
U.S. Farm Income
Randy Schnepf, Specialist in Agricultural Policy
August 28, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40152.pdf
[full-text, 28 pages]
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/home.html
[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
--see also
BACHARACH LEADERSHIP GROUP (BLG)
http://sambacharach.com/blg-lead/
and
INC.com & Inc. Magazine
www.inc.com
Samuel Bacharach Articles
http://www.inc.com/author/samuel-bacharach
Leadership Training for Your High-Potential Employees
Gen-Y Employees: How to Motivate Them
The 5 Traits of High-Potential Employees
Why You Should Say What You Pay Employees
How to Change Your Mind Without Being a Flip-Flopper
Don't Do Office Politics? Then You Don't Do Leadership.
Leading Teams: Find the Right Balance Between Hands-on and Hands-off
Charisma Is Not Enough. Great Leaders Execute
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