The center partners with researchers from countries around the world to conduct a range of studies as part of the Global Initiatives. These investigations, including the Country Context studies and the Generation of Talent Study, explore employee/employer perceptions of the contemporary work experience cross-nationally. Members of our research teams analyze demographic data, information about workplace practices, and relevant public policies from different countries around the globe.
global news
25 June 2009 - How do employees’ priorities, needs, utilization of workplace-based resources, and satisfaction with quality of employment vary by their age, career stage, and life stage? How does country context, including public policies and cultural orientations, influence …
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global studies & projects
The Country Context study brings together the expertise of an international community of collaborators, providing high-quality and comparable data about employers and employees in a growing number of countries. More »
Cross-National Policy Comparisons
The Cross-National Policy Comparisons project makes available summaries of public policy provisions related to diverse facets of working time. More »
The Generations of Talent Study will gather data from employees at worksites in at least 10 different countries to: provide global workplaces with leading evidence and strategic business tools; and offer experiential learning opportunities for participating worksites. More »
Resources
Generations of Talent Recruitment Materials
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Here you may access the packet of materials prepared only for recruiters to engage employers in the Generations of Talent Study. For information on how to become a recruiter, please contact Masa Higo: higo@bc.edu