Job security is an oxymoron

Article Abstract:

Civil engineers can adopt several strategies to ensure job or career security in a changing world where advanced technology has increased productivity and replaced the need for personnel. The strategies include, protecting personal reputation through honesty and integrity, enhancing personal development through well-defined future plans, and development of skills and experience. The engineers should develop effective communication skills, make themselves financially secure, engage in a part-time business, and develop contacts with entrepreneurial and creative individuals.

Analysis, Human resource management, Career development, Civil engineers, Job security

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Ready for take-off

Article Abstract:

The civil aerospace industry which is at the leading edge of technology is expected to be a 26 billion dollars market by 2010 AD. The aerospace industry is under pressure to make good, fast, and economic products. This has resulted in development of a four-tier supply chain of assemblers, major and sub-systems suppliers and piece-part makers. There is a need to change the culture, thinking and strategy and awareness of customer and the market.

United Kingdom, Aerospace industry

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Companies fail to take IT security measures

Article Abstract:

The 1998 Information Security Survey found that most companies have failed to implement adequate information security measures. About 50% do not have a formal computer security policy. About 74% of companies using the Internet have not evaluated security of their sites while less than 50% of them have Internet security measures in place. Moreover, only 54% of companies had formal reporting procedures for data security problems.

Surveys, Data security, Information resources management

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