Compares conditions of academic tenure and its functional equivalent in post secondary education in selected Anglo-American countries and in countries governed by civil-service regimes. Draws conclusions regarding nomination and dismissal, the case of distant-study teaching, effects of brain...

Covers the general status and contractual situation of public servants, recruitment/appointment, remuneration, other terms and conditions of employment, training, disciplinary procedures, termination of employment at the intitiative of the employer, anti-discrimination and industrial relations...

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.

Based on data available from various surveys and other information sources, attempts to determine the volume and characteristics of recent return migration flows in Jordan. Focuses on the impact of return migration on Jordanian domestic labour market and economy and concludes with an overview of...

Provides statistical information on trends in public sector employment in developed and developing countries.

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

Covers employees in national and local government.

Provides statistical information on trends in public sector employment in developed and developing countries.

This book helps us to better understand the problems women face in rising through the ranks and securing top positions, and offers some useful strategies for shattering the glass ceiling. It examines current gender inequalities in the labour market and in political and social life.