|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (01/01/06 through 01/22/2007) |
Bush_Eats_Beef (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:37 AM Original message |
Employers on 'talent shortages' (40% can't find "qualified candidates") |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
1. So they'll have to cough up some money and train people. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Viva_La_Revolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:44 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I heard you there! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:51 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. They'd rather go out of business than internalize training costs. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:54 AM Response to Reply #1 |
8. They set the job criteria high so they won't have to |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Katherine Brengle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:20 PM Response to Reply #1 |
18. Exactly--you can't get experience if no one will hire you without |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 02:13 PM Response to Reply #1 |
29. Worse, they want brand-name "skills" ... patent medicines and magicians. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Bob3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
2. translation - can't find workers at the price they are willing to pay |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:47 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. I thought that was weird, too. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Bozita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 12:18 PM Response to Reply #2 |
13. imho, you're right on both points |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Boojatta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:12 PM Response to Reply #2 |
16. Did they mention child care workers or do they think no talent is required |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
5. There is no "talent shortage," just greed and unreal expectations. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:40 PM Response to Reply #5 |
27. "Talent" is hired to do as they're told - not to give advice. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
gratuitous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
7. Another direct result of "starving" government |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Lindsay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
9. And those sales jobs... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
European Socialist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
10. Employers won't invest in training if it takes more than a few hours. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
acmejack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
11. Talent shortage my ass! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Dr. Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 12:15 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. I agree. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Dr. Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 12:41 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. Something you said... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
15. For all of you 20-30 somethings out there......keep in mind |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:21 PM Response to Reply #15 |
19. Look at my profile's Comment line and note the TechRepublic URL... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:46 PM Response to Reply #19 |
28. Wow - very good read at your site |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Katherine Brengle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:21 PM Response to Reply #15 |
20. It's already here for us youngins--we might have an edge when it comes |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
17. Bull. Employers want BACHELORS DEGREES for entry level HS crap, |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Katherine Brengle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:22 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. yes. n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
formerrepuke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
21. Also hard to find companies worth the loyalty: Little or no training, |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
23. K&R - I'm surprised nobody else has. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
nickinSTL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
24. right...I find that hard to believe |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
25. There's no 'technical' solution to management ineptitude. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-21-06 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
26. More like a shortage of workers who'll work for less than 25k/year. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Thu Apr 25th 2024, 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (01/01/06 through 01/22/2007) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC