Employee Shortages
Telework: An ounce of prevention?
Should the swine flu virus spread and employees heed the advice of public health experts and stay home, employers could expect to see absenteeism jump to 50% or more. …
Best free sites about Swine Flu
The media, the government and the public are watching the most recent outbreak of swine flu with growing concern. The chances of a severe epidemic appear to be relatively…
The New World of Work!
“The average knowledge worker will outlive the average employing organization. This is the first time in history that’s happened. … ” Peter Drucker, Business 2.0 (08.22.00) Thanks to…
A cold war for talent?
If you're thinking that the current recession has tempered the urgency to recruit and retain employees, think again. Using 'but where else do they have to go…
White House struggles finding qualified staff
The Perfect Labor Storm is far from over. While millions of Americans are being laid off, one organization is demonstrating how difficult it is and will be to find…
Young workers hit gray ceiling
The recession has sparked intense competition between young and old for entry level jobs. The number of employed Americans ages 16 to 24 has fallen by 2 million over…
Despite high unemployment, business still struggles finding qualified workers
Despite the layoffs and rising unemployment, I have a number of clients struggling to find qualified workers. This doesn't come to me as any surprise since I…
A Tale of Two Job Markets
A new study by ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL AND CAREERBUILDER.COM shows both employees and employers face challenges in today’s tough economy. Key Findings of the report titled Employment…