Monday, April 01, 2013

[IWS] Weekly Bulletin, 3 April 2013

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 April 2013 

 


Academic Research

 


IZA Discussion Papers (Institute for the Study of Labor)

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

7299       The Impact of Legalized Casino Gambling on Crime         

7298       The Impact of City Contracting Set-Asides on Black Self-Employment and Employment  

7297       Immigration and Labor Productivity: New Empirical Evidence for Spain   

7296       The Effect of Teach for America on the Distribution of Student Achievement in Primary School: Evidence from a Randomized Experiment               

7295       Sample Attrition in the Canadian Survey of Labor and Income Dynamics


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 & GLOBAL ECONOMIC TRENDS QUARTERLY STATISTICAL REVIEW [online 28 March 2013]

4th Quarter 2012, Volume 12, December 31, 2012

http://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Publications/Africa%20%26%20Global%20Economic%20Trends%20-%20Fourth%20Quarter%202012.pdf

[full-text, 22 pages]

For access to development data on African countries, please visit the AfDB Data Portal Web Site at:

http://intranet.afdb.org/statistics  or the Statistics Department Web Site: www.afdb.org/statistics

 

 

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

European Monitoring Centre on Change (EMCC)

Restructuring in Ireland (Factsheet) [27 March 2013]

http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/htmlfiles/ef1328.htm

or

http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/pubdocs/2013/28/en/1/EF1328EN.pdf

[full-text, 4 pages]

 

 

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

European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)

European Parliament calls for EU legal act on restructuring [27 March 2013]

http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/2013/01/articles/eu1301021i.htm

 

 

Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)

2013 LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN MACROECONOMIC REPORT

RETHINKING REFORMS: HOW LATIN AMERICAN AND THE CARIBBEAN CAN ESCAPE SUPPRESSED WORLD GROWTH [17 March 2013]

http://www.iadb.org/en/research-and-data/publication-details,3169.html?pub_id=IDB-MG-145

or

http://idbdocs.iadb.org/wsdocs/getdocument.aspx?docnum=37653357

[full-text, 95 pages]

 

 

ILO

Comment 25 March 2013

Teleworking: The strong case for working remotely

http://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/comment-analysis/WCMS_208067/lang--en/index.htm

See--

Global Workplace Analytics and the Telework Research Network

COSTS AND BENEFITS: ADVANTAGES OF TELECOMMUTING FOR COMPANIES

http://www.teleworkresearchnetwork.com/resources/costs-benefits

 

 

Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training (JILPT)

TRADE UNION DENSITY RATE OF PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES [7 February 2013]

http://www.jil.go.jp/english/estatis/eshuyo/201304/e0702.htm

 

 

OECD

INTERIM ECONOMIC OUTLOOK [28 March 2013]

http://www.oecd.org/eco/economicoutlook.htm

or

http://www.oecd.org/eco/outlook/Economic-Outlook-Handout.pdf

[full-text, 10 pages]

DATA

http://www.oecd.org/eco/outlook/Economic-Outlook-Handout-Data.xlsx

Economic Outlook Annex Tables and OECD.Stat  <click on titles to the left

Press Release 28 March 2013

Global economy is improving but Europe lags behind, says OECD

http://www.oecd.org/eco/outlook/global-economy-is-improving-but-europe-lags-behind.htm

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

BLS: Monthly Labor Review

March 2013

Vol. 136, Number 3

http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/

or

http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2013/03/mlr201303.pdf

[full-text, 149 pages]

U.S. labor market continued to improve in 2012
Lisa Williamson
Summary | Full text in PDF

Slow and steady: payroll employment grew moderately in 2012
Sutton E. Puglia and Parth A. Tikiwala
Summary | Full text in PDF

Restricted work due to workplace injuries: a historical perspective
John W. Ruser and William J. Wiatrowski
Summary | Full text in PDF

Changes in federal and state unemployment insurance legislation in 2012
Loryn Lancaster
Summary | Full text in PDF

Changes in the publication of seasonally adjusted Employment Cost Index series
E. Raphael Branch
Coming soon

 

BLS: OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK QUARTERLY

Spring 2013 Vol. 57, Number 1

http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2013/spring/home.htm

 

 

Paying for college: Strategies to afford higher education today
Dennis Vilorio
Snippet   PDF (1.26M)

Resources work: Careers in mining, oil, and gas
Elka Torpey
Snippet   PDF (1.08M)

Using OES occupation profiles in a job search
Chris Cunningham
Coming soon


My career: Composer
PDF (1.00M)
Interviewed by Sara Royster

Brief items of interest to counselors and students.
PDF (872K)

You're a what? Online seller
PDF (840K)
Elka Torpey

How long do workers stay with the same employer?
PDF (815K)

 

 

BLS: Beyond the Numbers, March 2013, vol2, No. 7

SPECIAL STUDIES & RESEARCH

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE: GREEN TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES AT WORK [25 March 2013]

http://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-2/reduce-reuse-recycle-green-technologies-and-practices-at-work.htm

or

http://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-2/pdf/btn-placeholder.pdf

[will post soon]

 

 

Census

2011 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Survey Results [28 March 2013]

http://www.census.gov/econ/ict/

Tip Sheet 28 March 2013

Information and Communication Technology

http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/economic_surveys/cb13-tps34.html

 

 

Census

SUMMARY OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAX REVENUE: 4th Quarter 2012 [26 March 2013]

http://www.census.gov/govs/qtax/

Tip Sheet 26 March 2013

Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenue: 4th Quarter 2012

http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/miscellaneous/cb13-tps32.html

 

 

DOL>Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

CareerOneStop Business Center

http://www.careeronestop.org/businesscenter/index.aspx

RECRUIT & HIRE

http://www.careeronestop.org/businesscenter/recruitandhire/recruit-and-hire.aspx

TRAIN & RETAIN

http://www.careeronestop.org/businesscenter/trainandretain/train-and-retain.aspx

TOOLKIT

http://www.careeronestop.org/businesscenter/toolkit/toolkit.aspx

Press Release 25 March 2013
US Labor Department announces new online resources to help businesses recruit, train and retain a skilled work force
http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/ETA20130559.htm

 

 

Institutes/Associations/Commercial

 

 

Brookings Institution

DO SCHOOL DISTRICTS MATTER? [27 March 2013]

By: Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst, Matthew M. Chingos and Michael R. Gallaher

http://www.brookings.edu/research/papers/2013/03/27-school-district-reform-whitehurst

or

http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Research/Files/Papers/2013/3/27%20school%20district%20impacts%20whitehurst/Districts_Report_03252013_web.pdf

[full-text, 21 pages]

and

Full Technical Paper

http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Research/Files/Papers/2013/3/27%20school%20district%20impacts%20whitehurst/Districts_technical_paper_final.pdf

[full-text, 26 pages]

 

 

Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA)

THE FITA LATIN AMERICA TRADE MINI-PORTAL

RESOURCES FOR LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES

http://fita.org/countries/la.html

THE FITA EUROPE TRADE MINI-PORTAL

RESOURCES FOR EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

http://fita.org/countries/eur.html

THE FITA ASIA TRADE TRADE MINI-PORTAL

RESOURCES FOR ASIAN COUNTRIES

http://fita.org/countries/asia.html

THE FITA AFRICA TRADE MINI-PORTAL

RESOURCES FOR AFRICAN COUNTRIES

http://fita.org/countries/africa.html

THE FITA MIDDLE EAST TRADE MINI-PORTAL

RESOURCES FOR MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES

http://fita.org/countries/me.html

THE FITA AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND OCEANIA TRADE MINI-PORTAL

RESOURCES FOR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND OCEANIA COUNTRIES

http://fita.org/countries/anz.html

 

 

Mercer

INSIDE EMPLOYERS' MINDS: CONFRONTING CRITICAL WORKFORCE CHALLENGES [January 2013]

SPECIAL EDITION

http://www.mercer.com/attachment.dyn?idContent=1509155&filePath=/attachments/English/IERM_Special_Edition_Jan2013.pdf

[full-text, 27 pages]

 

 

Milliman

Milliman 2013 PENSION FUNDING STUDY [25 March 2013]

http://milliman.com/expertise/employee-benefits/products-tools/pension-funding-study/pdfs/2013-pension-funding-study.pdf

[full-text, 7 pages]

 

 

TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies

Emerging from the Economic Storm: Retirement Plans in the United States, 2007-2012 [25 March 2013]

A white paper prepared by Catherine Collinson

http://www.transamericacenter.org/resources/Emerging%20from%20the%20Storm%20-%20White%20Paper.pdf

[full-text, 8 pages]

 

 

United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW)

Press Release 28 March 2013

UAW MEMBERSHIP INCREASES

http://www.uaw.org/articles/uaw-membership-increases-0

Reuters

Press Release 28 March 2013

UPDATE 1-UAW says membership rose slightly in 2012

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/28/autos-uaw-membership-idUSL2N0CK27220130328

 

 

Urban Institute (UI)

ACA Implementation—Monitoring and Tracking

FINANCIAL BURDEN OF MEDICAL SPENDING BY STATE AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE 2014 MEDICAID EXPANSIONS [28 March 2013]

by Kyle Caswell, Timothy Waidmann, Linda J. Blumberg

http://www.urban.org/publications/412778.html

or

http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412778-Financial-Burden-of-Medical-Spending-by-State.pdf

[full-text, 18 pages]

 

 

Law


BLS: Changes in federal and state unemployment insurance legislation in 2012
Loryn Lancaster
Summary | Full text in PDF

 

 

Statistical Reports

 

 

BEA: PERSONAL INCOME AND OUTLAYS, FEBRUARY 2013 [29 March 2013]

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2013/pi0213.htm

or

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2013/pdf/pi0213.pdf

[full-text, 12 pages]

or

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2013/xls/pi0213.xls

[spreadsheet]

and

Highlights

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2013/pdf/pi0213_fax.pdf

 

 

BEA: National Income and Product Accounts

Gross Domestic Product, 4th quarter and annual 2012 (third estimate);

Corporate Profits, 4th quarter and annual 2012 [28 March 2013]

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/2013/gdp4q12_3rd.htm

or

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/2013/pdf/gdp4q12_3rd.pdf

[full-text, 18 pages]

or

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/2013/xls/gdp4q12_3rd.xls

[spreadsheet]

and

Highlights

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/2013/pdf/gdp4q12_3rd_fax.pdf

 

 

BEA: STATE PERSONAL INCOME 2012 [27 March 2013]

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/spi/2013/spi0313.htm

or

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/spi/2013/pdf/spi0313.pdf

[full-text, 20 pages]

or

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/spi/2013/xls/spi0313.xls

[spreadsheet]

and

Highlights

                Quarterly-- http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/spi/2013/pdf/spi0313b_fax.pdf

                Annual-- http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/spi/2013/pdf/spi0313_fax.pdf

 

 

BLS: REGIONAL AND STATE EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT -- FEBRUARY 2013 [29 March 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: OCCUPATIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND WAGES -- MAY 2012 [29 March 2013]

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

or

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

[full-text, 24 pages]

 

 

BLS: County Employment and Wages-Third Quarter 2012  [28 March 2013]

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

or

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

[full-text, 21 pages]

 

 

BLS: CONSUMER EXPENDITURES MIDYEAR UPDATE -- JULY 2011 THROUGH JUNE 2012 AVERAGE [27 March 2013]

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

or

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

[full-text, 4 pages]

 

 

Idiosyncratic But Relevant Facts

ADAPT  University Press

Revista Internacional y Comparada

de RELACIONES LABORALES Y DERECHO DEL EMPLEO

see

http://www.adapt.it/definitvo_flyer.pdf

[full-text, 8 pages]

Solicitud de Ponencias [Call for Papers]

 

Association for International and Comparative Studies in the Field of Labour Law and Industrial Relations (ADAPT)

ADAPT Labour Studies BOOK-SERIES

Youth Unemployment in Africa: Recent Developments and New Challenges

Call for Papers [DEADLINE 1 July 2013]

http://www.adapt.it/englishbulletin/docs/cfp_rev.pdf

 

 

Work and Vulnerability  Workshop

April 5-6, 2013

Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia

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

 


            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

This Week’s 10 Best Leadership Links
Posted by Admin on Mar 21, 2013
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/leader/this-weeks-10-best-leadership-links/

Can Innovation Be Taught With a Children’s Story?
Posted by Jim Biolos on Mar 21, 2013
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/leader/can-innovation-be-taught-with-a-childrens-story/

How can you gain credibility?
Posted by Samuel B. Bacharach on Mar 21, 2013
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/leader/how-can-you-gain-credibility/

BLG Leadership Academy – New Dates Announced!
Posted by Samuel B. Bacharach on Mar 14, 2013
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/linksy/blg-leadership-academy-new-dates-announced/



 --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

5 Leadership Lessons From the Seder
The One Thing You Need To Create Change
How Competition Makes You Better: 4 Lessons from Picasso and Matisse
Change: A Play in 4 Acts
Creativity Tips From 5 Very Funny People
Great Leaders Know When to Step Down: A Lesson From the Pope
5 Reasons Leaders Fail
Stop Procrastinating: 5 Tips From Ben Franklin
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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