War for healthcare workers to heat up
The war for healthcare workers is about to heat up. According to a survey of 285 hospital chief executive officers conducted… more
Are all your employees as smart as a 5th Grader?
Sadly, the answer is no.Our economy requires that most workers have at least some postsecondary education or occupational training to… more
H1N1 Will Expose Crisis of Finding Skilled Workers
On Friday,the Labor Department announced other uptick in unemployment. The announcement coincided with the arrival in my inbox of alerts of… more
55 percent of employers using social networks to check on candidates.
More employers are utilizing social networking sites to screen potential employees. Forty-five percent of employers reported in a recent CareerBuilder… more
For Young Workers, Job Outlook is Disastrous!
Young workers across the board are struggling to keep their heads above water. They’ve put off adulthood—put off having kids,… more
What Skills Will Students Need?
What skills students need is a burning question being debated in board rooms, classrooms, and think tanks. But what skills are needed… more
Class of 2013 Beloit College Mindset List
When the freshman class headed off to college in 1991, the headlines railed about government interventions, bailouts, bad loans, unemployment… more
America’s Deadliest Jobs – Forbes.com
Recently released Department of Labor data show that fishermen (and fisherwomen) and other workers in fishing-related professions were the most… more
How TOMS Shoes Became a Facebook Hit
A funny thing happened on my way to Facebook. Seeking help to create a custom landing page for my Geeks,… more