The economic recovery is too little and too late for college grads again this year.
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Labor and tax law changes could greatly increase the incentives to hire staff and provide a better unemployment safety net.
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The recession is over. Investment and negotiation opportunities abound!
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Obama to unveil offshore drilling plans for oil, natural gas The proposal through 2017 will open new areas of the mid-Atlantic region, Alaska and the eastern Gulf of Mexico for production but prohibit moves off California, Oregon and Washington. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obama-drilling31-2010mar31,0,4617559.story
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Creating a “jobs boom” is within the power of the government if the legislators and president are ready to create confidence in the government and economy, incentivize job creation and business investments, make a long-term commitment to transportation/energy and stimulate the government and not-for-for profit sector.
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Organizational success today requires leaders who are experienced and confident in challenging and ambiguous environments. Screening for this broader experience and capacity may be more important than hiring someone who has done exactly the required role at the closest competitor for the last five years.
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After a long decline, the US economy is moving into recovery mode. Employment growth will soon follow.
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In spite of the 2001-2002 recession, US labor force employment grew by nearly 10% in the last decade.
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Tough economic times increase the demand for redistribution of income. Significant changes threaten to do more long-term harm than good for most who benefit from a growing economy.
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Firms need to fully invest in personality styles programs as part of their corporate culture in order to align functions and deliver results.
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