Future Worker Integrity Problems
Monday, October 16th, 2006Worried about the workforce of tomorrow? How does the upcoming generation of workers look?
At the high school level, the “2006 Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth” from the Josephson Institute of Ethics reports that:
62 percent of high school students in their study admitted to lying to a teacher.
60 percent admitted they cheated on [...]
Myths of Career Counseling
Friday, August 4th, 2006Career Counseling Myths
Most people get useful career counseling in high school and college.WRONG! In a survey of 17,000 corporate employees, less than ½ of 1% say they received any useful help in deciding their careers while in school.
Career decisions should ideally be based on solely on our skills (what we’re “good at”).WRONG! People get degrees [...]
Why Graduates Don’t Use Their Degrees
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Choosing the Right Career: Why Many Graduates Do Not Use Their Degrees by Arthur G. Schoeck
Ever wonder why some people get law degrees and never practice law? How about the CPA who tried it awhile before realizing she just had to try something else? There are many doctors who do not practice. Why?
Parental influence? Improper [...]