More than half of working age Philadelphians lack literacy skills
When I think about The Perfect Labor Storm, the following gets my attention. More than half (52.2 percent) of working-age Philadelphians (550,000 adults) lack necessary work force…
More than half of employed Americans likely to jump ship
Not a day goes by that the media doesn't report some doomsday scenario about the economy. To survive the recession and avoid further disruptions, management keeps its sights…
Dads working longer hours and second jobs
One-quarter of employed dads are working longer hours and second jobs to keep up with current economic pressures, according to Adecco Group North America’s latest American Workplace Insights…
Retiring Baby Boomers need truckloads of money to pay for health care
Baby Boomers who are chopping at the bit to retire will need truckloads of money to pay for health-care expenses over the course of their retirement, according…
1 in 5 U.S. employers struggle to find qualified employees
As a follow-up to a post I made just a few days ago about some employers still struggling to fill positions, relocation could take on new meaning. According to…
Doubts about qualifed workers in PA
Pennsylvania employers are concerned about the availability of qualified workers in the state, according to a survey conducted in early May by Dauphin County-based Susquehanna Polling & Research. …
U.S. students failing the grade on world stage
Consider this information from research conducted by Achieve, Inc., a bipartisan, non-profit organization that helps states raise academic standards, improve assessments and strengthen accountability to prepare all young people…
Firms struggle to fill jobs; Engineers and nurses top the list
A shortage of qualified job candidates continues despite the economic downturn, according to Manpower Inc.’s annual Talent Shortage Survey. The company says 30 percent of employers worldwide are struggling…
Social networking: fad or innovation?
History seems to repeat itself when disruptive innovation threatens the established model. Today, you can't have a conversation without hearing about Facebook, Twitter, or texting. Is it another…
When did baby boomers get so old?
One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just…