Government policies only one reason for increased flexibility at work

Article Abstract:

Increased labor market flexibility in the UK can be attributed only partly to government efforts. There is evidence for increased flexibility since 1979 at both micro- and macro-economic levels. Indicators include more diverse patterns of working and decentralized wage determination at the micro level and response of employment to economic conditions at the macro level. Besides government policies, changes in market pressures, production processes and labor supply have contributed to the trend. The increased flexibility is probably a major factor in improved productivity performance.

Analysis, Evaluation, Employment, Labor market, Manpower policy

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Implementation of racial equality policies disappointing, says CRE

Article Abstract:

The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) surveyed 168 large companies in Britain in 1993 and 1994 and determined that most have at least informal policies on racial equality but only half of those act on them. The study aimed to find what companies had done to ensure racial equality in employment, why companies took action, and what effects had resulted. Because of the disappointing results the CRE has created a 'Standard for racial equality for employers' to encourage more widespread monitoring of and action on racial equality.

Affirmative action, Equality

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Promoting equal opportunities in chemicals

Article Abstract:

The Chemical Industries Assn in June 1994 set out a policy statement and set of recommendations on equal opportunities, based on a previous investigation of equality in the industry. A 1992 survey found women underrepresented in chemicals work, especially compared to the pharmaceuticals industry, and generally confined to less-skilled jobs and excluded from supervisory positions. The policy addresses equality by gender, race, nationality, and more. THe CIA"s National Development Committee now oversees the program.

Reports, Compensation and benefits, Demographic aspects, Chemical industry, Businesswomen, Chemical Industries Association

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