... gaps in the promotion to full professor, a largely understudied aspect of gender disparities in career attainment within STEM. It shows how institutional policy changes, intended to alleviate gender disparities, can benefit the career trajectories of all faculty members. Specifically, this study...

...Elias Andersson; Maria Johansson; Gun Lidestav; Malin Lindberg Purpose In Sweden, gender mainstreaming policies have a long political history. As part of the national gender equality strategy of the Swedish forest industry, the ten largest forestry companies committed themselves to gender...

...Choenporn Supateera; Brian H. Kleiner Outlines the policy development against discrimination in local government and reports on the findings of a report looking at Federal government discrimination. Discusses current issues in employment discrimination with particular emphasis on sexuality...

...Hasiao Fang; Brian H. Kleiner Lists the elements in a good sexual harassment policy, explaining why they are needed in the policy and indicating their scope. Presents two examples of sexual harassment policies, suggesting that these can be modified to fit most workplaces. Underlines that a good...

... of sexual harassment. Points to resources on the World Wide Web which offer advice and information to people who are being harassed. Underlines the importance of ending sexual harassment for women to achieve equal opportunities. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Sexual harassment Policy Equal opportunities...

.... Assesses the implications of this for employers’ benefits plans and human resource practices. Outlines the policies and procedures that employers should adopt to make sure that there is no discrimination against people with HIV or AIDS in the workplace. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Discrimination Aids...

...Elizabeth Smalensky; Brian H. Kleiner Argues that a clear policy on sexual harassment will help male and female employees work together effectively, because it will reduce women’s worries about harassment, while reassuring male employees about what is and isn’t acceptable. Sets out five steps...

... and harassing behaviours. According to Hemphill and Haines, the solution to discrimination in the workplace demands a strong definition on accepted human rights practices and supportive workplace relationship skills training (1997, 57-58). This includes: * A zero tolerance policy for discrimination practices...

...Daniel R. Kruse; Brian H. Kleiner Points out that office r0mances are inevitable but that they can pose difficulties for company policy. Looks at the legal responsibility that a US company has for preventing office romances. Quotes a case taken against Helena Labs by the spouses of two of its...

...Victor E. Guerrero; Brian H. Kleiner Sets out the protection given to employees from retaliation from employers if they file a claim alleging discrimination under US law. Draws on case history to illustrate this. Looks at how companies can prevent retaliation discrimination, indicating the policies...