Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics 2009
Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics 2009

Author: Mary Meghan Ryan

Publisher: Bernan Press

Published: 2009-04-16

Total Pages: 579

ISBN-13: 1598883313

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The Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics: Employment Earnings, Prices, Productivity and Other Related Data continues and enhances the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) discontinued publication, Labor Statistics. It brings historical and recent data from the BLS and other government agencies together into a convenient, single-volume source of labor data. The Handbook provides detailed and authoritative data on employment, earnings, prices, productivity, occupational safety and health, foreign labor force statistics, and other related topics. The Handbook provides: recent and historical data on employment earnings prices productivity consumer expenditures employment projections by industry and occupationalternative work arrangements union affiliation occupational safety and health and more Several additions were made to the 12th edition. Most notable is the inclusion of a new chapter titled 'Recent Trends in the Labor Market.' This chapter contains data from Mass Layoffs Statistics (MLS) program and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). A new series on the employment situation of veterans and new tables on compensation and wages were also added. In addition, new figures on a variety of topics including consumer expenditures, initial claimants for unemployment insurance, and household income were included. New to the 12th edition This edition maintains the content of previous editions and updates the text with additional and new features including: A new chapter - 'Recent Trends in the Labor Market.' It includes data from the Mass Layoffs Statistics program and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. It also contains information on mass layoff events, initial claimants for unemployment insurance, movement of work, job openings, hires, and separations A new section on the employment situation of veterans. Data includes employment status by veteran status, industry, occupation, period of service, and more New figures on a variety of topics. Examples include consumer expenditures, initial claimants for unemployment insurance, and household income

The Oxford Handbook of Work and Organization
The Oxford Handbook of Work and Organization

Author: Stephen Ackroyd

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 678

ISBN-13: 0199299242

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Aims to bring together, present, and discuss what is known about work and organizations and their connection to broader economic change in Europe and America. This volume contains a range of theoretically informed essays, which give comprehensive coverage of changes in work, occupations, and organizations.

A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health
A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health

Author: Teresa L. Scheid

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 735

ISBN-13: 0521491940

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The second edition of A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health provides a comprehensive review of the sociology of mental health. Chapters by leading scholars and researchers present an overview of historical, social and institutional frameworks. Part I examines social factors that shape psychiatric diagnosis and the measurement of mental health and illness, theories that explain the definition and treatment of mental disorders and cultural variability. Part II investigates effects of social context, considering class, gender, race and age, and the critical role played by stress, marriage, work and social support. Part III focuses on the organization, delivery and evaluation of mental health services, including the criminalization of mental illness, the challenges posed by HIV, and the importance of stigma. This is a key research reference source that will be useful to both undergraduates and graduate students studying mental health and illness from any number of disciplines.

Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics 2019
Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics 2019

Author: Mary Meghan Ryan

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-06-26

Total Pages: 485

ISBN-13: 1641433299

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The Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics is recognized as an authoritative resource on the U.S. labor force. It continues and enhances the Bureau of Labor Statistics's (BLS) discontinued publication, Labor Statistics. It allows the user to understand recent developments as well as to compare today's economy with past history. This edition includes new tables on employee benefits and occupational safety and health. The Handbook is a comprehensive reference providing an abundance of data on a variety of topics including: Employment and unemployment; Earnings; Prices; Productivity; Consumer expenditures; Occupational safety and health; Union membership; Working poor And much more! Features of the publication In addition to over 215 tables that present practical data, the Handbook provides: Introductory material for each chapter that contains highlights of salient data and figures that call attention to noteworthy trends in the data Notes and definitions, which contain concise descriptions of the data sources, concepts, definitions, and methodology from which the data are derived References to more comprehensive reports which provide additional data and more extensive descriptions of estimation methods, sampling, and reliability measures

The Oxford Handbook of Human Resource Management
The Oxford Handbook of Human Resource Management

Author: Peter Boxall

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2008-06-05

Total Pages: 732

ISBN-13: 0192549200

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HRM is central to management teaching and research, and has emerged in the last decade as a significant field from its earlier roots in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, and Industrial Psychology. People Management and High Performance teams have become key functions and goals for manager at all levels in organizations. The Oxford Handbook brings together leading scholars from around the world - and from a range of disciplines - to provide an authoritative account of current trends and developments. The Handbook is divided into four parts: * Foundations and Frameworks, * Core Processes and Functions, * Patterns and Dynamics, * Measurement and Outcomes. Overall it will provide an essential resource for anybody who wants to get to grips with current thinking, research, and development on HRM.

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Handbook on Using Administrative Data for Research and Evidence-based Policy
Handbook on Using Administrative Data for Research and Evidence-based Policy

Author: Shawn Cole

Publisher: Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 618

ISBN-13: 9781736021606

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This Handbook intends to inform Data Providers and researchers on how to provide privacy-protected access to, handle, and analyze administrative data, and to link them with existing resources, such as a database of data use agreements (DUA) and templates. Available publicly, the Handbook will provide guidance on data access requirements and procedures, data privacy, data security, property rights, regulations for public data use, data architecture, data use and storage, cost structure and recovery, ethics and privacy-protection, making data accessible for research, and dissemination for restricted access use. The knowledge base will serve as a resource for all researchers looking to work with administrative data and for Data Providers looking to make such data available.