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Free Generation IQ Quiz
With four generations co-mingling in the workplace, dozens of potential clashpoints exist. Myths and misplaced stereotypes abound. At times these multi-generational co-workers seem to be worlds apart…
Enterprise of the Future
A new report just released by IBM titled Enterprise of the Future cites "in 2008 eight out of ten CEOs are expecting substantial or very substantial change." This…
No clear answer for nuclear industry’s succession plans
The utility industry is in crisis mode due to its rapidly aging workforce. Utilities are trying to replace a workforce that could shrink by half through retirements over the…
Brazil: Perfect Labor Storm strikes another emerging country
For almost any nation other than China or India, achieving more than 5 percent growth a year is hard. Doing it without skilled labor is even harder. But that is…
Employers Can’t Ignore Workplace Bullies
It’s been over 30 years ago since I first stepped foot in an operating room. (Well, that’s not completely true. It was just the first time I…
Leaderships Lessons We Learned from Tim Russert
Within minutes after the unexpected death of Tim Russert was announced, the story took on a complete life of its own. While at first I admit I was just curious…
Pulbic schools “lose” 6,829 students every day
The world of work is a great place to be if you can’t stand the excitement! I just completed reading through two new studies: 2008 World of Work and…
Gray ceiling disrupts succession plans for Gen Xers
While some organizations are focusing on recruiting new and replacement workers, many others are urging and enticing older workers to stay longer. This is creating a new…
Nuclear industry experiencing worker meltdown
In the next five years, just as the nuclear industry hopes to launch a renaissance, up to 19,600 nuclear workers-35 percent of the workforce-will reach retirement age…
Over 1/5 of U.S. employers have difficulty filling positions
According to the 2008 Talent Shortage Survey conducted by Manpower, 22% of the 2,000 employers participating in the survey indicated they were having difficulty filling positions even in a…