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Future Skill Shortages In The U.S. Economy?

July 1, 2011 12:00am PDT

The impending retirement of the baby boom cohort represents the first time in the history of the United States that such a large and well-educated group of workers will exit the labor force. This...

Provided by: National Bureau of Economic Research

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Financial Management, Accounting And Auditing Skills Shortage, A South African Reality

June 24, 2009 12:00am PDT

This paper draws on a study completed on behalf of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). It addresses part of the research conducted to determine the existing skills...

Provided by: Tshwane University of Technology

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Skill Shortages, Labor Reallocation, And Growth

April 5, 2006 12:00am PDT

This paper explores the relationship between growth and unemployment. Knowledge formation is the source of growth, which includes the two dimensions technologies and skills. Both are connected...

Provided by: Universitat Rostock

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Security skills shortage may worsen

July 20, 2005 4:08pm PDT

There is a security skills shortage, and "it's going to get a lot worse," delegates at the Gartner Security Summit were told yesterday by Nick Tate, chairman of AusCERT and CIO at the University...

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New data says no AU ICT skills shortage

October 25, 2004 9:08am PDT

The federal Department of Employment and Workplace Relations' latest data on demand for ICT skills will be released early next week, and officials say the new data finds that, overall, there is no...

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Dice shows shortage of skill developers love to hate: .NET

October 4, 2011 6:17am PDT

According to the latest Dice report, the skill that prospective employers are looking for is .NET. Here's why there appears to be a shortage of talent in that area.

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Should the U.S. draft cybersecurity experts?

January 11, 2011 5:00am PST

The United States has a shortage of workers skilled in IT security. Thus, we are unable to protect critical infrastructure from terrorist threats. FUD or real? What is the solution?

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What is the real reason Bill Gates wants to lift the annual cap on H-1B visas?

March 19, 2008 6:07am PDT

Bill Gates testified before a congressional hearing on March 12, advocating immigration reforms to help fill what he sees as a critical shortfall of skilled scientists and engineers. Is there a...

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IT skill shortage: Where's the hard evidence?

March 10, 2008 10:34am PDT

IT skill shortage: Where's the hard evidence? article root HR is wrong, as always They don't understand the issues or skill sets needed. They just put out a laundry list of skills needed then...

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IT Skills shortage threatening growth

October 20, 2005 2:12pm PDT

Industry experts are warning of a looming IT skills shortage in the near future if measures are not taken to attract graduates, women, and workers from non-IT backgrounds, to retain mature age...

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Study: U.S. needs foreign-born workers

November 17, 2004 3:58pm PST

Report backed by pro-visa group sees shortages in high-skill occupations, a view not shared by all.

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Help! In the midst of an IT worker shortage, I can't find a job

January 18, 2000 8:00am PST

Two IT workers are perplexed that they can't find jobs, despite their skills and the current shortage of IT workers. But headhunter Kevin Rosenberg thinks they're missing something in their...

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High tech and higher education: Do they intersect?

January 13, 2000 8:00am PST

Addressing a shortage of IT workers is no longer just an academic pursuit. Companies are getting into the act with innovative programs designed to create employees that match their skill needs....

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Hiring foreign technology workers

July 5, 1999 7:00am PDT

The IT labor shortage is forcing many companies to recruit skilled foreign workers to meet their needs. Here's what to do when you find them.

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Jobless NYC woman sues college for $70K in tuition

August 3, 2009 3:52am PDT

Jobless NYC woman sues college for $70K in tuition Good move! I guess that should tone down shortage shouting a little bit. IT is constantly trumpeted as a field with chronic skill/workforce...

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Shortage shouting must go on X-(

December 12, 2008 12:01pm PST

Shortage shouting must go on X-( No matter how many IT pros are laid off and unemployed, shortage shouting never ceases

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Creating People Advantage in Times of Crisis: How to Address HR Challenges in the Recession

March 1, 2009 12:00am PST

The most popular planned action in the current crisis - cutting back on recruiting - clearly makes sense from a cost-cutting perspective. But companies should cut back with caution. For most, it...

Provided by: Boston Consulting Group

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Dice shows shortage of skill developers love to hate: .NET

October 4, 2011 9:24am PDT

Dice shows shortage of skill developers love to hate: .NET article root Request for clarification Forgive me: what does "Hiring managers and recruiters consistently chase mid-career talent." mean...

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European IT industry is going under in about a year or two

May 13, 2010 5:23am PDT

European IT industry is going under in about a year or two http://www.euractiv.com/en/infosociety/high-ICT-salaries-hamper-eu-digital-market-news-493719 Time from skill shortage lobbyist...

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IT needs to retool tech workers for Linux growth

August 22, 2008 2:24pm PDT

IT needs to retool tech workers for Linux growth article root Linux tech shortage Do you think there's real need in IT for more Linux training? Have you personally seen a growing demand for techs...

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