Based on a case study approach in twelve countries, analyses and compares current practices and trends in employment relationships in higher education.

Presents a summary review of the development and utilization of occupational classifications in 11 countries and considers their compatibility and comparison with ISCO-88. Includes short reviews of experiences in the transition countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Provides a comparative analysis of wage policies in the public sector of six OECD countries. Examines recent trends in reforms to the wage payment systems.

Focuses on the consequences of the European Single Market for migrant workers, especially those from non-Community countries.

Describes the method of calculating annual working time in Germany. Examines causes of fluctuations in annual working hours, and employees' preferences in respect of working time. Investigates instruments available to firms for coping with variations in personnel levels during the year.

ILO pub. Article on comparison of causes and economic policy implications concerning unemployment in Germany, Federal Republic, France and the Netherlands (trends 1960 to 1979) - examines projections of labour demand and labour supply to 1990, considers effects of wages and social security...