Upjohn Research

Title

Labor Exchange Policy in the United States

Authors

David E. Balducchi, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Randall W. Eberts, W.E. Upjohn InstituteFollow
Christopher J. O'Leary, W.E. Upjohn InstituteFollow

Year

2004

Abstract

This book describes the evolution of labor exchange policy in the United States, summarizes the major findings about the effectiveness of labor exchange services, and offers reflections on the future for labor exchange policy. In addition, the contributors provide an international perspective on job brokerage functions and a discussion on the appropriate role for governments in helping job seekers and employers make the proper job match.

Contents

1. Overview of Labor Exchange Policies and Services / Randall W. Eberts and Harry J. Holzer
2. Federal-State Relations in Labor Exchange Policy / David E. Balducchi and Alison J. Pasternak
3. State and Local Labor Exchange Services / Neil Ridley and William A. Tracy
4. Labor Exchange Performance Measurement / David P. Smole
5. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Labor Exchange Services / Christopher J. O'leary
6. Information, Tools, and Technology: Informing Labor Exchange Participants / Jim Woods and Pam Frugoli
7. Public Provision of Employment Services in Selected OECD Countries: The Job Brokerage Function / Douglas Lippoldt and Melvin Brodsky
8. Experience and Prospects for Labor Exchange Policy / David E. Balducchi, Randall W. Eberts, and Christopher J. O'Leary

Citation

Balducchi, David E., Randall W. Eberts, and Christopher J. O'Leary, eds. 2004. Labor Exchange Policy in the United States. Kalamazoo, MI: W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research.

Note

Papers presented at a conference held at Brook Lodge in Augusta, Mich. during Sept. 2002

ISBN

9780880993029 (pbk.) ; 9780880993036 (cloth)

Subject Areas

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; Employment Service and public training; Job service and labor exchange; Public training programs