How businesses search for qualified applicants: trying to bridge the skills gap

Article Abstract:

The diminishing supply of skilled labor is becoming a major problem for companies. A survey conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) revealed that five out of every six applicants get rejected mostly because they lack the necessary skills to meet the the requirements of the jobs they are applying for. The survey, which involved 360 NAM member companies, also revealed that accute shortages of skilled labor are being felt throughout the US, particularly in hourly job classifications. The most common strategy used by companies to cope with the labor and skills shortage is retraining. Some 55% of the surveyed companies said that they provide retraining programs for their current workers. Other common strategies for coping with the skilled labor shortage were found to include offering incentives for employee referral and recruiting workers from non-traditional sources.

Supply and demand, Surveys, Employee recruitment, Labor supply, Labor force, Skilled labor

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In Search of Motivation

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The problem of motivating employees is of crucial importance to nearly all managers. The two methods usually used are rewards and threats. Neither of these methods are successful in the long run. The secrets of motivation are contained within the individual employee and have to do with such characteristics as ability, tolerance for frustration, self-esteem, and needs. Companies need to realize that balance of these factors in an individual will largely determine the degree of his motivation toward a particular job. In other words, match the job to the person. The second most important thing is supervisorial skill in elicting motivation rather than demanding it.

Analysis, Motivation (Psychology)

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HSE tells Railtrack to improve care of Forth Bridge

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The HSE has undertaken a study of the structural integrity of the Forth Bridge, which is a mile long. It has found damage which must be repaired by Railtrack, which is responsible for the maintenance of the bridge. It has also told the company that maintenance work on the bridge must be improved in order to ensure that further problems do not arise. Recommendations include completing the overall condition survey, preparing a maintenance plan and ensuring suitable means of access for safe maintenance.

Management, Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd., Maintenance and repair, Bridges, Bridges (Structures)

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