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December 27, 2007
Vol 5  No 24

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Extreme Commuting an Extremely Popular Option for Execs

The reluctance among candidates to relocate poses a competitive drawback for employers, many of whom are coming up empty searching for qualified talent.

Read more about extreme commuting.

Also:
A Little Homework May Get Extreme Commuters Off the Road

  Recruiting tactics  
 

More Training Urged to Fill 'Mid-Skill' Jobs

Despite increasing demand and pay for what are called "middle-skill" occupations, the supply of workers with the appropriate background is low, according to a new report that recommends increased investment in education and training.

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U.S. HIRING OUTLOOK


Percentage of employers reporting planned changes in employment, Q1-Q4 2007

  Increase Decrease No change Don't know
Q1 23% 11% 60% 6%
Q2 28% 7% 59% 6%
Q3 29% 7% 58% 6%
Q4 27% 9% 58% 6%
 

Percentage of employers reporting planned changes in employment, seasonally adjusted, Q1-Q4 2007

  Net employment outlook Seasonally adjusted
Q1 12% 19%
Q2 21% 18%
Q3 22% 18%
Q4 18% 18%
Note: Survey of 14,000 employers.
Source: Manpower Inc.


HEALTH CARE STAFFING

Average rating given by health care executives to five most challenging issues, 1 = least challenging, 5 = most challenging, 2007

1. Severe staffing shortages 3.93
2. Inadequate reimbursement 3.81
3. Productivity management 3.80
4. Managing premium internal labor costs 3.71
5. Patient satisfaction 3.69
Source: Nursefinders

 

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