Work and Family
Work and Family

Author: Steven A.Y. Poelmans

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2005-03-23

Total Pages: 467

ISBN-13: 1135614970

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This edited volume will look at new approaches for enhancing the work-family interface individually and in the firm. It will look at ways to improve quality of life for women and men in the work forces globally. The contributors offer international resea

The Dynamics of Hired Farm Labour
The Dynamics of Hired Farm Labour

Author: A. Vandeman

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781845933371

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Hired seasonal labour forms a significant part of the agricultural workforce in many countries. Key topics covered in this book include: changes in the hired farm workforce; area studies, and community impacts and responses; and the need for community services.

Global Economic Prospects 2006
Global Economic Prospects 2006

Author:

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published:

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 082136345X

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International migration, the movement of people across international boundaries to improve economic opportunity, has enormous implications for growth and welfare in both origin and destination countries. An important benefit to developing countries is the receipt of remittances or transfers from income earned by overseas emigrants. Official data show that development countries' remittance receipts totaled 160 billion in 2004, more than twice the size of official aid. This year's edition of Global Economic Prospects focuses on remittances and migration. The bulk of the book covers remittances.