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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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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A McKinsey global survey has found that sociopolitical issues are making a more significant impact on companies.
A few of the findings include:
Executives expect the environment, including climate change, to affect shareholder value far more than any other societal issue during the next five years. Their concern now exceeds that of consumers.
Most managers are personally worried [...]
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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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