Industry and professional specialization continues to increase. Even generalists are now specialists
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Firms that seek industry and professional specialization should temper their focus in some situations.
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Universities that specialize in supporting a single industry would provide greater student value and industry support.
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Labor Day conjures up many misleading concepts of the past. It should be replaced by Talent Day to reflect the much greater contributions of human resources to the economy today.
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Improved business productivity and better labor and investment decision-making have reduced the demand for labor.
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Cleveland was a top 10 city from 1900-1960, while Indianapolis rested in the top 25. Indianapolis has added 750,000 people in the last 50 years while Cleveland’s population has remained flat. Indy has done a better job of focusing on the needs of the central city and the role of regional government.
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Individuals need to define their product, sharpen their sales skills, actively manage their time and add greater incremental value. They can leverage relative market values, talents, process improvement techniques, learning curves, teamwork, core competencies and common interests.
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Graduates are encouraged to balance the three worlds of commerce, choice and community. (Fairport Harding High School – May 27)
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In a challenging work environment, managers and employees both bear primary responsibility for negotiating employment expectations.
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Based on historical trends, Indiana will grow by 25%, reaching a population of 8 million in 2050. The growth will be highly concentrated in 10-20 urban counties.
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