Interns Fill Labor Gaps in China

In a report by Reuters, China is facing a labor shortage in many of its factories and assembly lines that require large numbers of workers to operate. Local governments eager to please new investors lean on schools to meet any worker shortfall. More »

Future of Global Manufacturing Demands Better Education and Skill Development by Governments

“Manufacturing the Future: The Next Era of Global Growth and Innovation,” a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, presents a clear view of how manufacturing contributes to the global economy today, and how its evolution is resulting in a growing ... More »

Skillsoft Study Reveals CEOs in the UK Are Willing to Pay Extra for More Training in Less Time

Skillsoft recently announced the results of a study which reveals that in the current global economic climate, CEOs increasingly believe in the value of learning, with 93 percent of business leaders in the United Kingdom stating that they will either maintain or increas... More »

Accenture Study Details Digital's Disruptive Impact on Workforce in Southeast Asia

Ryann K. Ellis

Growing use of digital technology—and its disrupting impact on established work patterns—is finding strong footing in the economic powerhouse that is Southeast Asia. Recent research by Accenture outlines the changes sweeping this region, and how companies mu... More »

Global Organizations Closing Executive-Level Gender Gap

Women continue to be underrepresented at senior-management levels in Asia, Europe, and North America. McKinsey research suggests some answers. More »