Many executives today worry that skill shortages threaten their organization’s ability to grow and innovate. A recent survey I designed for one manufacturing sector found that almost 60% of managers responding thought skill shortages were already hurting their firm’s productivity and quality. These numbers have been supported in other studies.
Is the Aging Workforce Really Creating Your Skill Shortages?
Knowing where your risk lies is essential to managing the looming gap.
January 14, 2014
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