High-tech labor shortage

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America's transformation from an industrial to knowledge-based economy has created high demands for computer scientists, Internet specialists, system analysts, engineers, and the like. This is in part because of the emergence of new software companies and the growth of the Internet. High-tech companies are looking for skilled workers from countries such as India and Northern Ireland. The high-tech industry is also lobbying in Congress to make the process of importing foreign workers easier.

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Should more foreign high-tech workers be allowed into the United States?

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A cap on employment based visas can adversely affect the growth of the high-tech industry. Between 1995 and 1996, the high-tech industry created more than 240,000 jobs and importing skilled workers addresses the short-time needs of an industry that is still growing. However, the abuse of this visa program is rampant as employers demand more workers than needed. These companies look for foreign employees because they are willing to work for lower wages than American workers.

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Flexible work arrangements; do they really improve productivity?

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Employers are incorporating flexible work arrangements for employees to help reduce their level of stress and increase productivity. Programs include flexible working hours, telecommuting and job sharing. Proponents say it saves employers overhead costs and employees are more productive. Others fear the potential exists for employees to be on-call 24 hours a day and soon employers will start demanding increasing levels of productivity.

Analysis, Employee benefits, Flexible work hours, Flexible hours, Home-based businesses, Home based businesses

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