Upskilling the American Workforce

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Ann Pace

On June 8, President Obama visited Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia, to announce a major expansion of Skills for America's Future, an initiative that focuses on training and developing the skills of America's workforce through the collaborativ... More »

Shifting Away From an Employer’s Market

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Alexandra Bradley

Since the economy went south, the workforce has become an employer's market. With jobs still scarce, businesses do not have to worry as much that employees will look elsewhere if they are not happy. As a result, employers have created an environment in which employees d... More »

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

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Aparna Nancherla

Constantly told to keep their guard up against direct discrimination and the glass ceiling, women in the workplace will need to reassess their fighting tactics. Many obstacles that women face happen much earlier in the career development process and are covert in nature... More »

Outlasting the Recession

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Pat Galagan

Talented people are hard to find, and even harder to replace. During this recession, it is more important than ever to treat people as crucial business assets. People are critical to the success of every organization. The leaders and organizations that adopt the smartes... More »