Practices in Assuring Employee Availability

Practices in Assuring Employee Availability
Author: Joel Volinski
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1999
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780309068604

Presents state of the practice information about the various actions transit agencies (and other employers) have taken to help ensure the availability of quality employees in an increasingly competitive employment environment. It focuses on the practices and policies transit agencies have put in place to help minimize absenteeism at their agencies, from which other agencies may find useful applications.

Transit Operator Health and Wellness Programs

Transit Operator Health and Wellness Programs
Author: Mary Joyce McGlothin Davis
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2004
Genre: Bus drivers
ISBN: 030907004X

The report documents current information on prevention and intervention strategies and resources that can be used by transit agencies. It offers survey information obtained from individuals with the responsibility for managing health and wellness programs. This synthesis covers the state of the practice at 14 U.S. transit agencies of various sizes, operating different modes, in diverse locales around the nation.

Employee Compensation Guidelines for Transit Providers in Rural and Small Urban Areas

Employee Compensation Guidelines for Transit Providers in Rural and Small Urban Areas
Author: KFH Group
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2008
Genre: Employee fringe benefits
ISBN: 0309117461

TRB¿s Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 127, Employee Compensation Guidelines for Transit Providers in Rural and Small Urban Areas explores salary and benefit characteristics of transit systems in rural and small urban areas. An interactive computer tool, produced as part of this project, is available online and is designed to allow transit managers to quickly and easily obtain compensation and benefit data from comparable transit systems.

Practices to Protect Bus Operators from Passenger Assault

Practices to Protect Bus Operators from Passenger Assault
Author: Yuko J. Nakanishi
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2011
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0309143519

Ch. 1. Introduction. Background. Project objectives. Technical approach to project. Report organization -- ch. 2. Literature summary. Transit security. Workplace violence. Bus operator training and selection. Video surveillance. Self-defense. Bus operator perspective. International studies -- ch. 3. Survey results. Characteristics of survey respondents. Security provider. Fare and rules enforcement. Standard operating procedures. Definition of "assault". Assault characteristics. Training. Employee assistance. Data collection and reporting. Methods to address operator assaults. Bus operator selection methods. Impact of violence against operators. Effective measures -- ch. 4. Operator protection measures : technology and information management. Barriers. Information management and crime analysis. Video surveillance. Audio surveillance. Automatic vehicle location system. Transit operations decision support system. Emergency communications. DNA kits.

The Quantum Leader

The Quantum Leader
Author: Kathy Malloch
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2009-10-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0763765406

"In addition to updated references and case studies, the Second Edition includes new chapters on crisis management and innovation leadership. Each chapter provides guidance for contemporary and aspiring leaders in managing the ever-changing complexities o current and future healthcare systems. The growing necessity to manage unplanned change and undertake predictive and adaptive leadership roles is now a fundamental skill set and this workbook allows readers to understand the strategies to become a more effective leader in today's healthcare environment."--BOOK JACKET.

Income Tax and Central Sales Tax Law and Practice

Income Tax and Central Sales Tax Law and Practice
Author: Lal
Publisher: Pearson Education India
Total Pages: 840
Release: 2008-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9788131721919

Income Tax and Central Sales Tax presents an updated and comprehensive study of income tax laws. The concept of graded and comprehensive problems will bridge the gap between theory and practice and will lay a firm foundation to develop and sharpen the understanding of law. A chapter on 'Value Added Tax', popularly known as "VAT" is also included.