“…This book develops and tests a theory of interorganizational diffusion in international relations that explains how successful pioneer organizations shape institutional choices in other organizations by affecting the institutional preferences and bargaining strategies of national governments. The author argues that Europe's foremost regional organization systematically affects institution building abroad, but that such influence varies across different types of organizations. …”

“…In From Grain to Pixel, Giovanna Fossati analyzes the transition from analog to digital film and its profound effects on filmmaking and film archiving. …”

“…In From Grain to Pixel, Giovanna Fossati analyzes the transition from analog to digital film and its profound effects on filmmaking and film archiving. …”

“…Clay-specific properties such as colour, grain size distribution, grain shape, hardness, plasticity, organic additives, or bulk and clay mineral properties were used as comparative parameters. …”

“…En 1965, al finalizar el Concilio Vaticano II, Monseñor Manuel Larraín expresó que aquello que había vivido la asamblea conciliar era impresionante, pero que si en América Latina no estábamos atentos a nuestros propios signos de los tiempos, el Concilio pasaría al lado de nuestra Iglesia. …”

“…Competition reflect the elements of bargaining or control and related conflicts, seeking private gains for the[ir] own party."-- p.9 (Preface)…”

“…It also examines such issues as welfare impacts of liberalisation; Chinese agricultural commodity markets; grain stock estimates; labour mobility and rural poverty in China; and food safety…”

“…This process is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther, which is the male structure of the flower, to the sigma on the female structure of the flower. …”

“…This book explores the concept of 'pragmatic history,' focusing on the action, context, and sources within historical narratives. Edited by Mariana Garzón Rogé, it discusses the theoretical frameworks proposed by Bernard Lepetit and others, emphasizing the study of social practices and the plurality of action worlds. …”

“…Study one-on-one with a mentor whose Walt Disney film credits include The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, Atlantis and Treasure Planet. Thes…”

“…The role of the government in future agreements should be to encourage greater relative wage flexibility within the current bargaining framework. This paper relates to the 2006 Economic Survey of Finland (www.oecd.org/eco/surveys/finland)…”

“…In her meetings with the 3-Point Therapist she gains much more than she had bargained for. The 3-Point Therapist is the charming story of one trainee's journey in search of professional success and recognition. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Employment-at-Will -- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) -- Department of Labor (DOL) -- Labor Unions -- NLRB Procedures for Recognizing a Union -- Collective Bargaining -- Contract Negotiation -- Establishing Contract Costs -- 00-FMindd 17 14/02/22 6:54 PM -- aPHR Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification All-in-One Exam Guide -- All-In-One / aPHR® Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification / Nishiyama / 625-2 / FM -- Administering Union Contracts (MoU or CBA) -- Unfair Labor Practices -- Complaint/Grievance Handling -- Mediation and Arbitration -- (Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR) -- Risk Mitigation -- Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) -- Health and Safety Monitoring -- Handling Workplace Violence -- Handling Emergencies -- Business Continuity -- Workforce Restructuring -- Security Risks -- Data Security/Cyber-Crimes -- Inventory and Supply Security -- Equipment Security -- Theft Prevention/Loss Prevention -- Preventing Equipment Damage -- Securing Passwords -- Terrorism -- Workers' Compensation Compliance -- Reporting Requirements -- Return-to-Work Policies -- OSHA Compliance -- Workplace Safety Inspections -- Accident Reporting -- Chapter Review -- Questions -- Answers -- Endnotes -- Chapter 8 Early HR Career-Level Tasks -- Task #1: Access, Collect, and Provide Information -- and Data to Support HR-Related Decisions -- Task #2: Comply with All Applicable Laws and Regulations -- Task #3: Coordinate and Communicate with External Providers -- of HR Services -- Task #4: Maintain Employee Data in HRIS or System of Record -- Task #5: Maintain, File, and Process HR Forms -- Task #6: Prepare HR-Related Documents -- Task #7: Provide Internal Customer Service by Answering -- or Referring HR-Related Questions from Employees -- as the First Level of Support -- Task #8: Communicate Information about HR Policies -- and Procedures -- 00-FMindd 18 14/02/22 6:54 PM -- Contents -- All-In-One / aPHR® Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification / Nishiyama / 625-2 / FM -- Task #9: Communicate the Organization's Core Values, -- Vision, Mission, Culture, and Ethical Behaviors -- Task #10: Identify Risk in the Workplace -- Task #11: Minimize Risk by Conducting Audits -- Task #12: Document and Update Essential Job Functions -- with Support of Managers -- Task #13: Post Job Listings -- Task #14: Manage Applicant Databases -- Task #15: Screen Applicants for Managers to Interview -- Task #16: Answer Questions from Job Applicants -- Task #17: Coordinate Interview Logistics -- Task #18: Interview Job Candidates -- Task #19: Arrange for Tests and Assessments of Applicants -- Task #20: Coordinate the Employment Offer -- Task #21: Administer Post-Offer Employment Activities -- Task #22: Communicate Compensation and Benefits Programs -- and Systems -- Task #23: Coordinate Activities to Support Employee -- Benefits Programs -- Task #24: Coordinate Payroll-Related Information -- Task #25: Process Claims from Employees -- Task #26: Resolve Routine Employee Compensation -- and Benefits Issues -- Task #27: Conduct Orientation and Onboarding -- for New Hires, Rehires, and Transfers -- Task #28: Coordinate Training Sessions -- Task #29: Conduct Employee Training Programs -- Task #30: Coordinate the Logistics for Employee Relations -- Programs -- Task #31: Monitor Completion of Performance Reviews -- and Development Plans -- Chapter Review -- Endnote -- Part III Appendixes and Glossary -- Appendix A List of Common HR Acronyms -- Appendix B Case Laws by Chapter -- Chapter 3: Talent Acquisition -- Chapter 4: Learning and Development -- Chapter 5: Compensation and Benefits -- Chapter 6: Employee Relations -- Chapter 7: Compliance and Risk Management -- Chapter 8: Early HR Career-Level Tasks -- 00-FMindd 19 14/02/22 6:54 PM -- aPHR Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification All-in-One Exam Guide -- All-In-One / aPHR® Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification / Nishiyama / 625-2 / FM -- Appendix C For Additional Study -- Appendix D About the Online Content -- System Requirements -- Your Total Seminars Training Hub Account -- Privacy Notice -- Single User License Terms and Conditions -- TotalTester Online -- Technical Support -- Glossary -- Index…”

“…In this work, combined microstructural investigations and mechanical tests (tension and torsion) were conducted on polycrystalline gold micro wires to determine the influences of specimen size, grain size, strain rate and loading type on the deformation behavior of the wires…”

“…Taken together, the chapters present a coherent and systematic portrait of Brazil, or a plausible point of view about the dynamics of our sociability which may interest the foreign reader. Collective bargaining, labour inspection, the labour and capital organizations are all elements of the Getulio Vargas legacies that, albeit with adaptations over time, still impinge upon our present. …”

“…While acknowledging the excellent quality of services delivered by the Norwegian health care system, it identifies a number of problem areas, in particular: i) the long waiting lists for hospital admission and lack of medical staff; ii) the marked regional variation in per capita health care expenditure (which cannot be fully explained by demographic factors); and iii) the risks to cost control associated with soft budget constraints and collective wage bargaining of doctors. A series of recent reforms, most importantly a move from block grant to activity-based funding of hospitals, should provide incentives for raising efficiency in health care provision but also risk leading to “treatment inflation” ..…”

“…Following extensive reforms to a complex industrial relations system to promote enterprise bargaining, what is the best way forward? This publication provides an in-depth analysis of industrial relations and labour market policies, with particular attention to recent insights from three years of operating experience with a contestable employment services market…”

“…En su apartamento del faubourg Saint-Germain, en el ocaso de su vida, Monsieur Dupin, el detective dilettante inmortalizado por Edgar Allan Poe, recibe la visita de su ya también viejo amigo que fue el interlocutor atento de sus investigaciones y las hizo famosas. …”

“…In an engaging style which will be accessible to scholars, students and policymakers, the book bases its hypothesis on analysis of four countries, Germany, Spain, France and Poland and two processes: the collective bargaining practices of trade unions in the first decade of the Eurozone and the response of trade unions and social-democratic parties to austerity in Southern Europe. …”