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Boosting Salaries May Not Be the Solution
Data Dome Inc. | January 18th 2008 by Data Dome Blog
In 2008 U.S. employers still find themselves struggling with a shortage of qualified candidates, despite signs of a slowing economy and even fears of recession. According to a hiring trends forecast by CareerBuilder.com, nearly 20 percent of employ read more
Where Have All the Workers Gone?
Data Dome Inc. | December 13th 2007 by Data Dome Blog
Our old friend and colleague Ira Wolfe has been collecting statistics about the shortage of skilled workers for some time, and has authored a book on the Perfect Labor Storm. Ira has now created a five-minute video with some of the statistics. It&# read more
Company Value and Sociopolitical Issues
Data Dome Inc. | November 13th 2007 by Data Dome Blog
A McKinsey global survey has found that sociopolitical issues are making a more significant impact on companies. A few of the findings include: Executives expect the environment, including climate change, to affect shareholder value far more than read more
Corporate Culture Comic Strips
Data Dome Inc. | October 26th 2007 by Data Dome Blog
Yes, I’m sure you know about the Dilbert comic strip by the hands-down master, Scott Adams. I haven’t seen anything else as good as that one, but here are some others to enjoy. Stars ‘n Toads - Life at WorkRFun Inc. Marty read more
The Absent-Present Workplace Pincer
Data Dome Inc. | October 18th 2007 by Data Dome Blog
Personal illness accounts for just over one-third of unscheduled absences. Why? Family issues and caretaking, personal needs, stress, burnout, an “entitlement mentality” and probably a host of other (unreported) reasons. According to th read more
Workforce Issues in the Blogosphere
Data Dome Inc. | October 11th 2007 by Data Dome Blog
The main Data Dome web site still requires top priority, so here are a few of the more interesting posts on our kinds of topics. Enjoy! After finding almost 40 headlines in 21 days that showcased matters relating to corporate fraud or incompetence read more
Don’t Like the Long Hours?
Data Dome Inc. | July 18th 2007 by Data Dome Blog
An estimated 1.7 million Americans are working in high-pressure positions that require 70+ hours a week - “extreme jobs.” Some can thrive on long hours, especially if they love their jobs (and feel they can gain competitive advantage). Su read more
Top Management Unhappy, Preparing to Leave
Data Dome Inc. | July 13th 2007 by Data Dome Blog
Management Issues has reported that a study by recruitment firm ExecuNet found job satisfaction levels among America’s top managers were “dangerously low.” The poll of 2,149 executives, all with an average salary of $221,000, found read more
Non-profits Need to Develop Talent
Data Dome Inc. | June 4th 2007 by Data Dome Blog
A preliminary report issued by the Conference Board has found that non-profits - whose growth is currently outpacing the rest of the economy - will likely be hit hard by the talent shortage just when it needs talent the most. The demographic of the read more
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