In 2008 U.S. employers still find themselves struggling with a shortage of qualified candidates, despite signs of a slowing economy and even fears of recession.

According to a hiring trends forecast by CareerBuilder.com, nearly 20 percent of employers say they will offer more comprehensive benefits in the year ahead in an effort to attract and retain [...]

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Quotes of the day – on selecting and retaining the right employees:

If you’re losing employees, you’re losing customers.

On average, American companies lose half of their employees every four years, and half of their customers in five years.

This suggests that employee attrition may have a significant impact on customer loyalty.

While every loyalty leader’s strategy is unique, [...]

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An estimated 1.7 million Americans are working in high-pressure positions that require 70+ hours a week – “extreme jobs.”

Some can thrive on long hours, especially if they love their jobs (and feel they can gain competitive advantage).

Such demanding positions, however, may also pose challenges. Driven (or pushed) professionals can face significant problems in their private [...]

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Management Issues has reported that a study by recruitment firm ExecuNet found job satisfaction levels among America’s top managers were “dangerously low.”

The poll of 2,149 executives, all with an average salary of $221,000, found that nearly half – 48 per cent – were either not satisfied or “somewhat unsatisfied” with their current job.

More than half [...]

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