Australia: Warning on future skills shortfall

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Australia could face a shortfall of 1.4 million workers by 2025, according to a new report. The Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) is presenting its "Workplace Futures Report" to a summit in Melbourne today. VECCI says the nation's ageing popul... More »

Businesses Mount Efforts to Retain Valued Employees

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(The Wall Street Journal) -- Many employers and employees don't see eye to eye on what keeps workers happy, a disparity that could spell trouble for businesses as the economy recovers. Employers consider management climate and workers' relationships with their bosses as... More »

Talent Management Is a Top Priority for 2010

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) -- With the economy cautiously turning the corner, senior leaders are focused on hiring and developing talent, according to a survey of more than 450 senior executives on LinkedIn by Right Management. 94 percent of executives said talent managem... More »

Salary Increases Decline in Asia Pacific after one year of economic turmoil

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Employers throughout Asia Pacific continue to keep a tight rein on the purse strings in 2009, as salary increases remain at low levels, according to an Asia Pacific Salary Increase Survey conducted by Hewitt Associates (NYSE:HEW), a global human resources consulting and... More »

The Next, New Job: The Rising Popularity of Customer Service Positions

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Customer service positions among young and experienced candidates are gaining in popularity at U.S. contact centers like Ryla Inc., a leading domestic provider of outsourced call center and customer contact solutions. Because of the downturn and the need to build custom... More »