Presents a summary review of the development and utilization of occupational classifications in 11 countries and considers their compatibility and comparison with ISCO-88. Includes short reviews of experiences in the transition countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Makes recommendations for updating the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-88) to reflect changes that have taken place in the world of work during the fifteen years since its development. Recommends that the basic principles and structure of the current version should not...