Census Bureau employees in Suitland, MD, are suspicious that electromagnetic radiation could be responsible for a cluster of up to 20 brain tumors among the staff. Concerns are focused on a powerful air traffic control radar that operated nearby until 1982 and on the electrical equipment, computer terminals and wiring in the bureau’s offices. In an April 11 memo, however, the acting director of...

There is a growing interest in the debate over whether or not e-government has a transformational impact on government performance, governance, and public service, as we addressed this very issue at the 2007 ECEG. However, e-government research results on the transformational impact are mixed. This may be an apt reflection of either the early stages of e-government development or the newness of...

This study sought to find out team-work competencies needed by business education graduate employees to function effectively in business organizations. The study was a survey and carried out using 150 business executives as respondents. A 14 item questionnaire was used to gather data. Mean scores and standard deviation were used for data analysis. The study revealed amongst others that business...

Nowadays, many organizations have innovative workplaces with desk-sharing and desk-rotation. The main objectives are 1) to improve organizational performance by better communication, and 2) cost reduction by the more efficient use of accommodation and other facilities. Although some research has been conducted into the use and experience of new offices, there is a need for sound data about the ...

BACKGROUND Long-term sick leave has been of concern to politicians and decision-makers in Norway for several years. In the current study we assess the efficacy of a solution-focused follow-up for sick-listed employees. METHODS Employees on long-term sick leave due to psychological problems or muscle skeletal pain (n = 703) were invited to participate in the project. Following self-recruitment...

John Malcom directed the Student Union plant sale held in LaFortune last week, [photo by Bob Gill] WASHINGTON [AP] Liberal tax activists, facing a heavy sched­ ule of Proposition 13-style initia­ tives and referenda on Election Day next month, are vowing to wrestle the tax issue from conservatives. Their battle cry is a call for “ tax justice,” essentially an increase in corporate tax collectio...

Can governments increase private savings by taxing savings up front instead of in retirement? Roth 401(k) contributions are not tax-deductible in the contribution year, but withdrawals in retirement are untaxed. The more common before-tax 401(k) contribution is tax-deductible in the contribution year, but both principal and investment earnings are taxed upon withdrawal. Using administrative dat...

Abstract This systematic review critically analyzes the relationship between office concepts and individual organizational performance. Based on current literature, we identify seven key dimensions to guide our understanding: concept, work, personality fit, satisfaction, health, control paradigm, enabling paradigm. Our search yielded 429 published papers performance 2005 2022. Rigorous selectio...