Our old friend and colleague Ira Wolfe has been collecting statistics about the shortage of skilled workers for some time, and has authored a book on the Perfect Labor Storm.
Ira has now created a five-minute video with some of the statistics. It’s dramatic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAXZIeaNrAA
To be successful, companies will have to view their people as their #1 [...]
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Yes, I’m sure you know about the Dilbert comic strip by the hands-down master, Scott Adams. I haven’t seen anything else as good as that one, but here are some others to enjoy.
Stars ‘n Toads – Life at WorkRFun Inc.
Marty Bucella Business Cartoons
Ted Goff’s Mostly Business
Working Daze
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The main Data Dome web site still requires top priority, so here are a few of the more interesting posts on our kinds of topics. Enjoy!
After finding almost 40 headlines in 21 days that showcased matters relating to corporate fraud or incompetence (or both), Jim Kissane “wonders” if fraud and incompetence can be considered a [...]
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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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