IWS Documented News WEEKLY BULLETIN

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, 23 January 2013 

 

Academic Research

 

IZA Discussion Papers (Institute for the Study of Labor)

http://www.iza.org/en/webcontent/publications/papers
Recent studies include ---

7140       Francine D. Blau, Lawrence M. Kahn        Female Labor Supply: Why is the US Falling Behind?

(forthcoming in: American Economic Review, May 2013)              

7139       Felix Weinhardt                Neighborhood Quality and Student Performance

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

 

 

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
Active inclusion of young people with disabilities or health problems [15 January 2013]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/htmlfiles/ef1226.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/pubdocs/2012/26/en/1/EF1226EN.pdf
[full-text, 132 pages]

 

 

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)

European Quality of Life Survey 2012 - Mapping the results

http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/surveys/smt/eqls/results.htm

or

http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/surveys/smt/3eqls/index.EF.php?locale=EN

 

 

International Labour Organization (ILO)

GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT TRENDS 2013: RECOVERING FROM A SECOND JOBS DIP [21 January 2013]

http://www.ilo.org/global/publications/books/forthcoming-publications/WCMS_190082/lang--en/index.htm

or

http://www.ilo.org/global/research/global-reports/global-employment-trends/2013/lang--en/index.htm?shared_from=media-mail

or

http://www.ilo.org/global/research/global-reports/global-employment-trends/2013/WCMS_202326/lang--en/index.htm

or

http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/---dcomm/---publ/documents/publication/wcms_202326.pdf

[full-text, 239 pages]

Summary

http://www.ilo.org/global/research/global-reports/global-employment-trends/2013/WCMS_202215/lang--en/index.htm

or

http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/---dcomm/---publ/documents/publication/wcms_202215.pdf

[full-text, 9 pages]

 

 

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

TRADE IN VALUE ADDED INDICATORS DATABASE

www.oecd.org/trade/valueadded

OECD-WTO: STATISTICS ON TRADE IN VALUED ADDED

http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/trade/data/oecd-wto-statistics-on-trade-in-value-added_data-00648-en

DATA at

http://stats.oecd.org/BrandedView.aspx?oecd_bv_id=data-00648-en&doi=data-00648-en

or

http://stats.oecd.org/Index.aspx?DataSetCode=TIVA_OECD_WTO
Press Release 16 January 2013
New OECD-WTO analysis highlights changing face of global trade

http://www.oecd.org/newsroom/newoecd-wtoanalysishighlightschangingfaceofglobaltrade.htm

 

 

Safe Work Australia

The Australian Workplace Barometer: Report on psychosocial safety climate and worker health in Australia [12 December 2012]

http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/about/publications/pages/the-australian-workplace-barometer-report

or

http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA/about/Publications/Documents/748/The-Australian-Workplace-Barometer-report.pdf

[full-text, 96 pages]

 

 

Federal

 

 

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Federal R&D Funding, by Budget Function: Fiscal Years 2011–13 [17 January 2013]

http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf13308/

or

http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf13308/pdf/nsf13308.pdf

[full-text, 39 pages]

 

 

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC)

THE RISE OF CHINA IN TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS: NEW NORMS IN OLD INSTITUTIONS [16 January 2013]

by Dan Breznitz*i and Michael Murphree

http://www.uscc.gov/researchpapers/2012/RiseofChinainTechnologyStandards.pdf

[full-text, 55 pages]

Press Release 17 January 2013

USCC REPORT: The Rise of China in Technology Standards

http://www.uscc.gov/pressreleases/2013/13_01_17pr.pdf

 

 

Institutes/Associations/Commercial

 

 

AARP Public Policy Institute

WHAT ARE THE RETIREMENT PROSPECTS OF MIDDLE-CLASS AMERICANS? [January 2013]

http://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/research/public_policy_institute/security/2013/retirement-prospects-middle-class-AARP-ppi-sec.pdf

[full-text, 39 pages]

 

 

Employee Benefit Research Institue (EBRI)

EBRI Issue Brief #381

ANNUITY AND LUMP-SUM DECISION IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS: THE ROLE OF PLAN RULES [17 January 2013]

http://www.ebri.org/publications/ib/index.cfm?fa=ibDisp&content_id=5151

or

http://www.ebri.org/pdf/briefspdf/EBRI_IB_01-13.No381.LSDs1.pdf

[full-text, 20 pages]

Press Release 17 January 2013

Annuity Choice Driven by Pension Plan Rules

http://www.ebri.org/pdf/PR.1003.17Jan13.LSDs.pdf

 

 

Society of Actuaries

MEASURES OF RETIREMENT BENEFIT ADEQUACY: WHICH, WHY, FOR WHOM, AND HOW MUCH? [January 2013]

http://www.soa.org/Files/Research/Projects/research-2013-measures-retirement.pdf

[full-text, 4 pages]

 

 

Tower Watson

2013 BENEFIT BASICS AND REPORTING & DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS for the U.S.

2013 Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under Ongoing Calendar-Year Plans

http://www.towerswatson.com/assets/pdf/8789/Towers-Watson-2013-Benefit-Basics-Calendar-NA.pdf

[full-text, 1 page]

2013 Benefits Basics

http://www.towerswatson.com/assets/pdf/8789/Towers-Watson-2013-Benefit-Basics-Card.pdf

[full-text, 2 pages]

 

 

WorldatWork (Total Rewards Association)

2013 SALES COMPENSATION TRENDS SURVEY RESULTS [6 January 2013]

http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=69725

[full-text, 42 pages]

Executive Summary

http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=69545

[full-text, 9 pages]

 

 

Law

 

Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

PRIVATE-SECTOR MANDATES IN FEDERAL LEGISLATION [15 January 2013]

http://www.cbo.gov/publication/43840

or

http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/43840_PrivateSectorMandates.pdf

[full-text, 13 pages]

 

 

Statistical Reports

 

 

BLS: USUAL WEEKLY EARNINGS OF WAGE AND SALARY WORKERS FOURTH QUARTER 2012 [18 January 2012]

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/wkyeng.nr0.htm

or

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/wkyeng.pdf

[full-text, 14 pages]

 

 

BLS: REGIONAL AND STATE EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT -- DECEMBER 2012 [18 January 2013]

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/laus.nr0.htm

or

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/laus.pdf

[full-text, 20 pages]

and

Supplemental Files Table of Contents

http://www.bls.gov/web/laus.supp.toc.htm

 

 

BLS: Consumer Price Index - December 2012 [16 January 2013]

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm

 

or

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf

[full-text, 38 pages]

and

Supplemental Files Table of Contents

http://www.bls.gov/web/cpi.supp.toc.htm

and

Regional CPI News Releases

http://www.bls.gov/regions/cpi.asp

 

 

BLS: REAL EARNINGS * DECEMBER 2012 [16 January 2013]

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/realer.nr0.htm

or

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/realer.pdf

[full-text, 5 pages]

 

 

Idiosyncratic But Relevant Facts

 

CALL FOR PAPERS

Work and Vulnerability 

April 5-6, 2013

Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia

http://web.gs.emory.edu/vulnerability/conferences/current.html

or

http://web.gs.emory.edu/vulnerability/zpdfs/Paper%20Calls/CFP-%20Work%20and%20Vulnerability.pdf

            Launching the BLG Leadership Academy

Posted by Samuel B. Bacharach

http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/leader/new-developments-launching-the-blg-leadership-academy/

BLG LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Developing Pragmatic Leaders
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/iws/blg/

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/index2.html
or
http://www.campdesmilles.org/home2.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

Inc.: How to Avoid a Desperate Decision
Posted by wbriggs on Jan 22, 2013
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/managerial-competence/inc-how-to-avoid-a-desperate-decision/

10 Creativity Tips From The World’s Greatest Scientists
Posted by wbriggs on Jan 18, 2013
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/managerial-competence/10-creativity-tips-from-the-worlds-greatest-scientists/

6 Hacks Leaders & CEOs Use to Achieve Success
Posted by wbriggs on Jan 17, 2013
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/managerial-competence/7-hacks-leaders-ceos-use-to-achieve-success/

 --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

How to Avoid a Desperate Decision
You Talk Too Much
Leading for a Gender-Inclusive Workplace
Can You Manage and Lead?
How to Hang Onto Your Best & Brightest
Negotiation: How to Play the Doomsday Strategy
Your Own Private Whale: Leadership Lessons From Moby Dick
Why He Won: A Lesson in What People Really Want in a Leader
The Leadership Gifts of Keeping Your Mouth Shut
Will They Tell You You're Naked?
5 Traits of True Leaders
How to Lead Creative Geeks
Boosting "Big Mo"
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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