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The Wisdom Wave: Preparing for the Surge of Senior Professionals.

Rich Gee Group

This is up from 16% in 2011. Adaptability: Contrary to stereotypes, many older workers are adaptable and willing to learn new technologies or methods. Action Steps for Businesses: Develop Age-Inclusive Policies: Create policies that are inclusive of all ages. By 2030, 25% of the US workforce will be over the age of 55.

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Servant Leadership Observer ? November 2010

Modern Servant Leader

The Modern Servant Leader Servant Leadership & Technology. Technology. September 20, 2011 Servant Leadership. Comments Policy. Comments Policy. Technology. Monthly: September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. Leadership.

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Why Are Workers Are Getting A Smaller Piece Of The Economic Pie?

The Horizons Tracker

In retail, for instance, the leading four companies had previously accounted for just 15% of sales in 1981, but by 2011 this had mushroomed to 30%. In manufacturing, for instance, the ratio fell from 18% in 1981 to 12% in 2011. Similar growth appeared in other industries, whether utilities (29% to 41%) or manufacturing (39% to 44%).

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Study Finds 58% of Tech Professionals Feel Like Frauds

HR Digest

According to a new informal study from workplace social media site Blind , 58 percent of people with technology-focused careers grapple with intense feelings of Imposter Syndrome. They are among the most accomplished and respected professionals, and yet half of them feel their successes are undeserved. Sounds familiar?

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Changes In Job-Related Training Since Covid-19

The Horizons Tracker

in 2011 to 6.4 “It appears that these general declines apply across industries, with the exception of the construction and wholesale & retail sectors where expenditure per trainee appears to have risen between 2011 and 2017, though average days per trainee declined in these sectors.” in 2011 to 6.4

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A Guilty Conscience = A Great Hire??? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

By Maribeth Kuzmeski Are you looking to add new individuals to your team in 2011? Studies show that hiring guilt-prone employees is smart business! Keep in mind, there is a big difference between guilt-prone and guilty) Guilt-ridden people make better employees, tend to work hard, perform better and are less likely to call in sick.

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Women win class action status to sue Google over pay disparity

HR Digest

This is a significant day for women at Google and in the technology sector, and we are so proud of our brave clients for leading the way,” Kelly Dermody, an attorney representing the women, wrote in an email to Bloomberg. In 2011, the Supreme Court disallowed female workers at Walmart from pursuing discrimination claims as a group.

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