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Nov. 9th CEO Corner: Focusing on the Wrong Problem?

It was reported last week that the U.S. economy added 80,000 jobs in October and the nation’s unemployment rate edged down slightly to 9%. After the announcement TV commentators debated whether this was truly good news.

But if you look beyond the headlines, the Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported that the unemployment rate was just 4.4% for “management, professional, and related occupations”.  That’s a figure that most economists would consider “full employment.”  In the high technology sector, for example, there are thousands of job vacancies at many companies but the problem is finding individuals with the proper skills to fill the openings.

Oct. 28th Snapshot: The New World of Work

In a continuing effort to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce — especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” — we are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary.

This week, we feature:

  • An insightful perspective on the jobs/talent mismatch happening in Silicon Valley and across the country
  • An interesting online article about how the contingent workforce can help infuse diversity in the workforce
  • A thought-provoking article and author Q&A session that is part of an ongoing series “Inside the Shadow Economy” that explores all levels of the emerging informal economy and jobs that are “off the books.”