Yearly Archives: 2004
One-third of U.S. workers played hooky
Darn cats. The next time an employee tells you, "My cat unplugged my alarm clock", you might think twice. (Of course, "how" you react is…
CounterTrends in Demography
A society’s women must bear an average of about 2.1 children per lifetime to achieve population stability. Nearly all the world’s developed regions are…
Employee No-Shows Reach Five Year High
Fact #306: The rate of unscheduled absenteeism has climbed to a five-year high of 2.4 percent. (Source: CCH Inc.) Fact #307: Late minute no-shows…
Education Doesn’t Add Up
Better education is hailed as one solution to the impending skilled worker shortage. If true, the United States is losing the battle which may lead to losing the war for…
Absenteeism – Perfect Labor Storm 306 to 310
Fact #306: The rate of unscheduled absenteeism has climbed to a five-year high of 2.4 percent. (Source: CCH Inc.) Fact #307: Late minute no-shows…
Perfect Labor Storm Facts #301 to #305
Fact #301: The ratio of entry level wage earners to retirees has fallen from 9 to 1 in 1955 to 4 to 1 in 1995 to 2 to 1…
More Perfect Labor Storm Facts #301 to 305
Fact #301: The ratio of entry level wage earners to retirees has fallen from 9 to 1 in 1955 to 4 to 1 in 1995 to 2 to 1…
Coming Soon: Major Labor Shortage
Coming Soon to a Location Near You: Major Labor Shortage – Featured in HRWire, November 1, 2004 Fact #296: Half of today’s working nurses will reach retirement…
Will Retail Employees Sell Out Their Employers?
According to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey, it appears retail workers will jump ship just as hiring steps up. Fact #291: 21 percent of retail workers plan…
Americans Working More, Sleeping Less – Should Employers Be Worried?
Fact #316: The percentage of US employers offering paid vacations dropped to 87 percent in 2003 from 95 percent in 1999, (Source: SHRM) Fact #317: Americans receive 16 days off…