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The purpose of this paper is to apply the concept of power imbalance to explain workplace and demographic characteristics associated with bullying by different perpetrators in the healthcare sector.

All 69,927 members of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victoria) were invited to participate in an online survey in 2014; 4,891 responses were received (7 per cent response rate). Participants were asked about their exposure to workplace bullying (WPB) by different perpetrators. The questionnaire addressed demographic characteristics and perceptions of workplace characteristics (workplace type, leading indicators of occupational health and safety (OHS), prioritisation of OHS, supervisor support for safety and bureaucracy). Analysis involved descriptive statistics and regression analyses.

The study found that the exposure of nurses and health workers to bullying is relatively high (with 42 per cent of respondents experiencing WPB in the past 12 months) and there are multiple perpetrators of bullying. The research revealed several demographic predictors associated with the different types of perpetrators. Downward and horizontal bullying were the most prevalent forms. Workplace characteristics were more important predictors of bullying by different perpetrators than were demographic characteristics.

There are limitations to the study due to a low response rate and the cross-sectional survey.

Practical implications of this study emphasise the importance of focussed human resource strategies to prevent bullying.

The key contribution of this research is to draw from theoretical explanations of power to inform understanding of the differences between perpetrators of bullying. The study highlights the workplace characteristics that influence bullying.

The average American works for the majority of his or her adult lifetime. During those years there is a steady stream of income to keep up with living expenses. Most people look forward to that wondrous day when they can retire, relax and enjoy the rest of their life without going to work everyday. Pension plans, 401(k) and IRA’s are some of the ways working men and women prepare for this time in their life when they no longer have a weekly paycheck to rely on. Some are provided for by their companies, some are paid into by the worker, and some are a combination of both, but all are ways that each and every person can help to plan for their retirement so that that time can truly be an enjoyable one.

The Italian company Axis has extended its expertise. It has built a robotic line for a domestic appliance manufacturer, as Brian Rooks reports.

Aim of the present monograph is the economic analysis of the role of MNEs regarding globalisation and digital economy and in parallel there is a reference and examination of some legal aspects concerning MNEs, cyberspace and e‐commerce as the means of expression of the digital economy. The whole effort of the author is focused on the examination of various aspects of MNEs and their impact upon globalisation and vice versa and how and if we are moving towards a global digital economy.

Sets out the provisions of the US Family and Medical Leave Act, and summarizes the exceptions clause which defines which employees are excepted from these provisions. Explains how the Act works in practice and the duties it places on the employer. Gives examples from cases brought under the Act to illustrate how it is working in practice. Discusses how the Act might be expanded in the near future.

Outlines some serious inequalities between Hispanics and white non‐Hispanic workers in relation to income, wages and occupational achievement. Looks briefly at education and social aspects before discussing unfair job screening and barriers to promotion. Covers National Origin in relation to the Civil Rights Act before citing growing concerns from an advocate group. Provides some evidence of continuing discrimination before concluding that this growing sector of the population will begin to demand future improvements.

I REMEMBER one elderly librarian who insisted on keeping the works of obscure authors like Lermontov on the shelves, even when faced with the plain fact that no dates were ever stamped on the labels of the books in question. Whatever happened, the books stayed, year‐in, year‐out. Here, then, was a librarian of the old school, a guardian of culture, keeping to his post while the inner‐city housewives ran for the Mills and Boons on the returned‐books trolley like piranhas hot on the scent of human flesh. He didn't care: sitting at his desk, making careful notations on the backs of book‐cards, he could ignore the crowd and think about Lermontov.

EVERY so often a new “in” word comes into fashion and everybody seems to use it whether it fits or not. Words like “situation”, “productivity” and “management”. Words like “y'know” or “Oh yeah?”. Usually they are started by comedians or pop singers. For a while they drive us mad. Then, gratefully, they fall into disuetude. They are quickly forgotten.