911 tragedy

Already reeling from job cuts in the telecom, dot com and software industries, the U.S. economy posted a staggering 248,332 layoffs in the weeks following the 911 tragedy. There were nearly two million job layoffs in the U.S. in 2001, the highest ever recorded for one year. The U.S. economy has been recording annual layoffs of over one million since 2000.
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Job failures

Eighty-five percent of all job failures are due to lack of appropriate work habits or behavioral issues rather than lack of technical skills. Most HR experts believe that "behavior-based" job interview techniques provide indicators of a future success. Asking a job candidate how they did something, in addition to what they did, can reveal key aspects of their personalities.
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DiversityInc

DiversityInc Magazine publishes annually the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Companies making the list demonstrate diversity strengths such as employee retention across racial, ethnic, and gender categories; diversity training; multicultural marketing; women- and minority-owned supplier partnerships, and a high level of CEO involvement in diversity initiatives.
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Baby Boomers

The decade ahead will see vast numbers of retiring Baby Boomers. To cope with the expected management shortage, organizations are experimenting with "fast tracking". This entails shortening the typical twelve to fifteen year leadership development cycle so promising individuals can move into the next level in about half the time.
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Pearl S. Buck

”To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.” - Pearl S. Buck.
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Child care programs

The need for child care programs serving infant/toddler and young children will continue to grow. Sixty-five percent of mothers with children under the age of six are currently in the workforce. The need for daycare providers and child-care workers is projected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through the next several years.
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IRCA

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) bars employers from hiring individuals who are not legally entitled to work in the U.S. Employers must verify work eligibility by completing Form I-9 along with required supporting documents. IRCA also prohibits employers from discriminating in hiring, firing, recruiting, or referring on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.
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