Tackling the software skills shortage

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The shortage of computer software engineering graduates provided the impetus for a new project by the Engineering Industry Training Board (EITB). This new project is based on the results of a 1985 survey by EITB and the Science Policy Research Unit that indicates non-graduates with appropriate training and education can perform many software development tasks. A good investment in EITB training changes B-TEC higher level diploma holders into 'alternative graduates' and B-TEC national diploma holders into 'graduate assistants'. Other benefits of this approach are reducing staff turnover and increasing efficiency. Successful projects have taken place at Singer Link-Miles Ltd and at MEL, a company of the multinational Philips group.

Management, Human resource management, Software engineering, Labor supply, Labor force, Great Britain, United Kingdom. Engineering Industry Training Board

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Preventing and tackling upper-limb disorders at Nottingham City Council

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The environmental services department of Britain's Nottingham City Council has seen preventing work-related upper-limb disorders as a major part of its risk-assessment activity during the 1990s. The ever-increasing number of computer keyboard users adds to the size of this task. Council concern that workstation inspections and service manager briefings do not suffice have prompted the message that employees need to take greater control of their own work, rotate tasks, take frequent mini-breaks and do stretching exercises during these breaks and ask managers for a workstation assessment.

Prevention, Carpal tunnel syndrome

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Glad to be grey: tackling ageism at work

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UK employers are increasingly sensitive to ageism in the workplace. Research indicates many job ads contain discriminatory age limits, blocking employment opportunities for many workers over age 50. However, one study indicates older employees offer a unique blend of mature skills combined with lower absenteeism and turnover rates. UK employers combatting workplace ageism include Bank of England, retailer B&Q, Glaxo Wellcome Research, Ford Motors, Commercial Union insurance company, and W H Smith.

Analysis, Employment discrimination, Age discrimination

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