What skills will be in demand in the 2012 workplace? The answer depends on whom you ask and whose skills you're talking about. But the short answer is that no one escapes the need to acquire some new ones. More »

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IBM's CEO Sam Palmisano sets the context this way: "In a very short time, we've become aware of global climate change; of the geopolitical issues surrounding energy and water supplies; of the vulnerabilities of supply chains for food, medicine, and even talent; and of s... More »

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The war for talent may be taking a ceasefire during the recession, but it is possible that many employees will jump ship as soon as the economy turns and companies begin to hire again. A survey by the Swiss outsourcing firm Adecco found that more than half (54 percent) ... More »

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