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Labour Force Statistics in OECD, 2015 – Unemployment rate by country
This annual edition of Labour Force Statistics provides detailed statistics on population, labour force, employment and unemployment, broken down by gender, as well as unemployment duration, employment status, employment by sector of activity and part-time employment. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at OECD Labour Force Statistics 2015 – OECD Bookshop
Training in US – What works for adults?
What works for adults? A post-secondary education, particularly a degree or industry-recognized credential related to jobs in demand, is the most important determinant of differences in workers’ lifetime earnings and incomes; Flexible and innovative training and post- secondary education approaches, such as contextual learning and bridge programs are expanding and show promise; The more closely … Continue reading
Narcissistic Boss – Take care of yourself
Research shows there are a large number of narcissists who become leaders. If you’re unlucky enough to have one of these people as a manager, it may be no consolation that you’re in good company. So how do you stay sane? What’s the best way to reduce the impact of your boss’s self-centered behavior? One of … Continue reading
Welfare-to-Work and Skills Providers – Myths and issues
If skills providers were demand-led, surely they would meet all the demand from welfare-to-work programme providers for skills provision? Skills providers have the freedom and flexibility to deploy their adult skills budget as they see fit to meet government priorities and respond to local need. They have to take into consideration many competing demands, demand … Continue reading
VET School-Company Partnerships – Recommendations for company trainers
Company trainers are likely to continue to play an important role in ensuring and developing good partnerships between schools and companies. At the same time, expectations towards company trainers are not always entirely clear. The professional profile and identity of company trainers may be somewhat unclear, and the logic of production, predominant in work place … Continue reading
Exceptional Employees – The skills that set them apart
Leaders and managers commonly mislabel [some of the EQ skills] as personality characteristics. These are the skills that set exceptional employees apart. They’re willing to delay gratification. They can tolerate conflict. They focus. They’re judiciously courageous. They’re in control of their egos. They’re never satisfied. They recognize when things are broken and fix them. They’re … Continue reading
Productivity and Smart Simplicity – Unleashing the power of talent
If companies successfully marry new digital approaches with what we call “smart simplicity,” they can unleash the latent power of their technology and their people. Smart simplicity is built on the premise that companies are most productive when they harness the intelligence of their employees. Many of today’s most successful digital natives, such as Netflix … Continue reading
Tattoos in the Workplace – What does research say?
I took the liberty of looking into actual academic research on tattoos and employment from the last few years, and came up with some interesting conclusions and stats. Here are a few key findings from the research studies I reviewed that support that attitudes towards tattoos in the workplace may be changing: 86% of young … Continue reading
Women – What do I wear to an Interview? (infographic)
Over the past ten years, traditional job interview rules have been rapidly updated. Whether you are entering the employment market for the first time or seeking a new opportunity, you may need some guidance on gaining that edge. What to wear is one of the first concerns that comes to mind for interview prep. For … Continue reading
Ageism – Some Boomers bad behaviors
Baby boomers can’t pin all the blame on ageism and hostile millennials. They also have to realize that they contribute to the problem by making it difficult for younger managers to want to work with them. The onus is on baby boomers to demonstrate their relevance in companies that skew increasingly youthful. And doing so … Continue reading
Innovation – Individual employees do not get the resources
While executive and management ranks clearly have the right tools at their disposal — encouragement, time, and resources — to do great work, individual employees seldom feel they do. “My supervisors do not seem receptive to new ideas and implementation,” one employee told us. Added another: “No matter what you do, [my boss] says it’s … Continue reading
The Talent War – Why good employees quit
The nine worst things that managers do that send good people packing. 1. They Overwork People 2. They Don’t Recognize Contributions and Reward Good Work 3. They Don’t Care about Their Employees 4. They Don’t Honor Their Commitments 5. They Hire and Promote the Wrong People 6. They Don’t Let People Pursue Their Passions 7. … Continue reading
Just one malicious employee among the ranks can wreak havoc on your company culture
There’s a lot to be said for the old saying, “One bad apple can spoil the whole barrel.” Not only is that true for fruit, but it holds a lot of merit in the workplace. Just one malicious employee among the ranks can wreak havoc on your company culture. Toxic employees have an unhealthy ripple effect … Continue reading
Resume – 7 trends
These 7 resume trends will help you ensure you are ahead of the competition… and viewed as more-than-ready to take on your next role. 1. Customize for the Audience AND the Position 2. Make it Easy for Readers to Digest Your Information 3. Lead with Your Achievements 4. Treat Your Resume as Your Personal Marketing Tool 5. … Continue reading
35 Critical Skills With Definitions
Active Listening: A person’s willingness and ability to hear and understand, focusing entirely on what is being said and confirming accurate comprehension of the message Application of Legal Skills: Basic understanding of legal processes and constraints as they pertain to a position or responsibility Business Case Development: Develop a compelling and credible business case for … Continue reading
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