The antecedents and consequences of underemployment among expatriates

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Research is presented concerning the effect which underemployment has on 268 managers employed on overseas assignments by 6 business enterprises. The over- and under-qualification of expatriates is discussed.

Employee Transfers & Rehires, Management, Human resource management, Employment abroad, Overseas employment, Executives, Business enterprises

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Underemployment among recent business college graduates

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An examination of underemployment among new college graduates was made, noting that around 12-36% of recent graduates are underemployed. Although the problem has been traced to overall unemployment levels and wage policies, institutional assistance must still be in place for the new graduates. Colleges should take the initial step in addressing this problem.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Jobs & Employment, Employment, College graduates, Business students

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Moving on out: when are employees willing to follow their organization during corporate relocation?

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The willingness of employees to move with their organization to a new location depends on several factors. These factors include their attachment to the current organization, their attachment to the present community, and the availability of job market alternatives. The research focused on three-hundred employees of a large government defense agency moving from a major US northeastern metropolitan area to a rural area south of Washington DC.

Employee Relocation Procedures, Business relocation, Organizational behavior, Employee relocation

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