Expert Alumni
Within this section you will find a wealth of additional information, commentary and links that we have collected surrounding the workforce demographics, retirement, the experience gap and other related items. They had all been published on our blog ‘The Battle For Experience’ but we have republished them all here - and will continue to do so. Why not register for updates via Twitter or RSS
Category Archives: Experts
North Sea Salaries Expected To Rise 15%
North Sea salaries expected to rise 15% due to skills gap Kevin Forbes, chief executive of recruitment website Oilandgaspeople.com, said: “Our forecast shows that with increased investment in North Sea oil, demand for qualified staff is set to reach an … North Sea Salaries Expected To Rise 15%
Let’s Stop Thinking about Ladders
One that caught my eye : Let’s Stop Thinking about Ladders from The Center for the Study of the Workplace.
CEOs and the Candle Problem
Fascinating read – with the following conclusion: When your employees have to do something straightforward, like pressing a button or manning one stage in an assembly line, financial incentives work. Its a small effect, but they do work. Simple jobs … CEOs and the Candle Problem
Excellence in energy celebrated at EI Awards ceremony
The winners of this year’s Energy Institute (EI) Awards were announced at a ceremony in London on 17 November, hosted by physicist and BBC Science presenter, Prof Brian Cox OBE. The EI Awards recognise innovation and excellence amongst individuals and … Excellence in energy celebrated at EI Awards ceremony
Labour claims police officers will be forced to retire
This news is a little old for some of you I am sure – however purposeful demonstration that the growing problem of skills shortages due to early retirement and budget pressures knows no bounds. More than 2,000 of the country’s … Labour claims police officers will be forced to retire
5 Signs That Is Is Time To Hire
From our friends at BNET, couldn’t help but notice their 4th point – noted here. Your people don’t have the skills. This is a tricky one. Just because you’re entering a new business area or are launching a new product … 5 Signs That Is Is Time To Hire
Why Gen Y Can’t Do Your Job Better Than You Can
What can I say – we agree with Steve ! Last month, popular blogger Penelope Trunk made a case for %u201CWhy Gen Y Is Better at Your Job Than You Are. Well, I’m not drinking the Kool-Aid and I don’t … Why Gen Y Can’t Do Your Job Better Than You Can
Long Lived Adults Boost Economic Growth
Here’s an interesting little news item we picked up on just after Christmas … 90% of the increase in per capita economic output during England’s 1680–1880 productivity boom is explained by a decline in adult mortality, according to Michael Bar … Long Lived Adults Boost Economic Growth
Skilled Worker Shortages
Originally posted by Perfect Labor Storm … Despite widely differing stories on job creation and economic growth, the U.S. and India share a common problem: skilled worker shortages. The Indian economy is growing at a 9 percent clip.  The U.S. … Skilled Worker Shortages
Not Just Hiring – But Hiring Recruiters
And as a precise counterpoint to the problem of employees being dissatisfied with their lot – in the previous post – we find that not only learn that employers are hiring – but hiring recruiters to hire – full story … Not Just Hiring – But Hiring Recruiters