What are the Key Practices that STEM & Manufacturing based Companies are Deploying to Drive Improvements in the Diversity of their Workforce?

Studies have shown that approximately 67% of U.S. manufacturing companies are currently facing a worker shortage. This rate is dramatically higher than that of other private firms in the U.S. (See Appendix A). Subsequently there has been a huge push to recruit and advance female employees, which have been historically underrepresented. In order to do so, it is strongly encouraged that companies follow a strategy of Attract, Develop, Engage and Retain (A.D.E.R.) and employ as many best practices as possible

The perceptions of recently assigned secondary religious education teachers

This article focuses on survey responses from newly appointed secondary Religious Education teachers from the first phase of a longitudinal study. The study was conducted in Catholic schools in three dioceses of Western Australia over two school years, from 1998 to 1999. The study focused on the teachers’ perceptions of implementing the Perth Archdiocesan Religious Education Units of Work. The article outlines briefly the demographic and professional backgrounds of recently appointed RE (RARE) teachers. Next, it reports upon how these teachers perceived their use of the instructional resources and teaching approach in the RE Units. The article then describes what RARE teachers believed were the key underlying principles to be followed in implementing the RE Units. Finally, a synopsis summarises the key findings to emerge from the survey responses. The responses suggest that teaching experience and ongoing formation are required for successful curriculum implementation among recently assigned RE teachers

How Do You Effectively Engage Employees During Times of Change and Uncertainty?

HR professionals today must be effective change agents in order to drive engagement in the workplace. Our research revealed two key components that lead to success in these areas, 1) leadership & communication and 2) effective change management. Within each topic, the importance of the issue will be discussed, while simultaneously addressing how companies can start to develop these capabilities. Finally, we will discuss organizational case studies of success

Stability Analysis of the Chiral Transition in SU(4) Gauge Theory with Fermions in Multiple Representations

We present a Pisarski-Wilczek stability analysis of SU(4) gauge theory coupled simultaneously to fermions charged under the fundamental and two-index antisymmetric representations of the gauge group. We carry out the calculation to one loop in the $\epsilon$ expansion, assuming that the two species of fermion undergo a simultaneous chiral transition. The results indicate that the chiral transition is first order.Comment: 16 pages, 2 appendice

On the record: the energy industry in a time of uncertainty: a conversation with Jim Hackett

Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Chief Executive Jim Hackett, who has been chairman of the Dallas Fed's board of directors since 2007, discusses some of the key issues facing the energy industry.Energy industries ; Petroleum industry and trade ; Petroleum products - Prices ; Energy policy

Population growth in Australia

A policy that depends on the continuous consumption of non-renewable resources and an ever-increasing workforce is flawed; it is unsustainable. An different economic model is needed, one that can be maintained if Australia is to stop its spiral towards the overcrowding of its living spaces, destruction of its environment, and depletion of its resources. The Federal Government, with compliance by all State Governments, must act to limit the population of Australia. The Government has the power to control population numbers via many mechanisms, including education, the provision and withdrawal of incentives, immigration and taxation. The Government must start a robust discussion about the desired size of the Australian population, involving all sections of our society. However, asking people for their opinion without firstly informing them about the many and complicated factors involved will not provide an informed and reasoned answer. The starting point for any discussion is to present data and arguments addressing the many aspects of the subject. The impact of the various options on our way of life should be presented clearly. Conventional thought and economic models must be balanced with new thinking. An important consideration would be whether or not we would like our present standard of living to be able to continue into the future; that is, do we  desire our quality of life to be sustainable so that our children and grandchildren, et cetera, can expect similar benefits. Population size is probably the most important factor affecting our quality of life because its impacts are all pervading. The comments and lobbying of people, businesses and organizations with stakes in encouraging population growth should be recognized for what they are and weighed accordingly. We can have vision and act as intelligent beings, or we can be victims of our blinkered folly.   &nbsp

Renal Infarct After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Consider in Back Pain Differential

As hypertension, obesity, and hyperlipidemia become more widespread, the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) has also increased.1 Traditionally those with multiple comorbidities – also those with greatest AAA mortality – were considered too high risk for operative repair. In recent decades, however, endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become a popular option, especially for high-risk patients. Overall, short-term outcomes are comparable to traditional open repair despite higher patient baseline risk. However, EVAR comes with its own risks, which the emergency physician should be aware of. Here, we present a rare complication of EVAR: device thrombosis with subsequent renal infarct

The ‘too many graduates’ myth: a rich and growing supply of graduates is necessary to increase economic productivity and meet the needs of wider society

Libby Hackett argues that we need to increase the capacity for higher education places in future years if we are to grow our economy and ensure a bright future for more young people