Understanding occupational disease
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Recent research reveals that occupational disease, ranging from heat disease to back and spinal conditions, is an important problem for personnel managers and employees alike. The research also shows that currently almost two million employees state they are either severely or partially disabled by occupational diseases. One common factor related to disease is asbestos, but it is only one of many hazardous substances used in the workplace. Occupational disease has been treated differently than occupational injuries. Much early legislation related to workers' compensation, in fact, specifically excluded occupational diseases. Research demonstrates that cases related to occupational diseases are often settled at lower compensation rates, and many end up in litigation.
Publication Name: Personnel Journal
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5745
Year: 1989
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Curriculum design in training: an overview: a guide to understanding the leading theories of learning
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Because technology is continually changing and because productivity is decreasing, the need for effective employee training programs exists as it never has before. Successful training programs call for a well-planned curriculum. There are four major theories of learning around which curricula can be designed: the school approach, the systems approach, the andragogical approach and the contingency approach.
Publication Name: Personnel Administrator
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5729
Year: 1983
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Understanding second careers: lessons from a study of U.S. Navy admirals
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Retired flag-rank US Navy admirals were surveyed to examine the career transition of senior executives from bureaucratic organizations to business environments. They largely enjoyed a smooth transition from military to civilian careers.
Publication Name: Human Resource Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0090-4848
Year: 2007
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