Why today's workers are on the move
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An analysis of data collected from 25,973 respondents in a month-long work and movements survey conducted by the Guardian in October 1988 reveals information on attitudes towards job mobility in Great Britain. Survey results indicate that the British work force moves around frequently. Forty-six percent of survey respondents have been with their present firm for less than three years. Results also show that 61% of people under age 25 would be willing to move. Additionally, results show that 56% would consider relocating in their next job. It is predicted that employees' willingness to move within the UK and high interest in working abroad will pose increasing challenges to personnel managers attempting to retain employees.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1989
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Shaping up under Japanese management
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Most Japanese subsidiaries in England do not force their own or British national employees to participate in Taiso, or Japanese exercise. This is still popular in Japan, but company-sponsored physical fitness programs have never really taken off in England. In Japan, Taiso began in the 1920's as a recruiting technique for young Japanese rural workers to come to the cities and participate in Japan's by-then belated entry into the industrialized world. This was also the beginning of cradle-to-grave paternalism among Japanese firms. After World War II, taiso fell out of favor due to chaotic social and economic conditions, but reemerged in the 1950's. Interest increased in the 1960's and has remained strong ever since.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1987
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TUC women's conference sets agenda for permanent gains from labour shortages
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Shortages in the British labor market will put women in the position to demand better wages and working conditions, including child care, flexible hours, and paid maternity leave, according to delegates to 1989's Trades Union Congress women's conference. Legislation is necessary to safeguard anticipated gains, and to implement uniformity in the European labor market in light of the immanent economic integration in 1992.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1989
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