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Susan Rousseau (South Africa) - How Smart Companies Retain Top Talent
Posted by CompanyInsource.ICT 05/14/2012
Thomas J. Watson Junior said ‘I believe the real difference between success and failure in a corporation can be very often traced to the question of how well the organization brings out the great energies and talents of its people.’ Prolonged economic volatility has lulled many employers into believing... Read more
Gloria Christie (US) - Does the US Lack of Qualified People Affect the World's IT Workforce? (Part 2)
This is the second part of an article by Gloria Christie on America's effect on the world's IT workforce. Part one can be read here. What Is the H-1B Visa? • H-1B is for a person in a specialized field that requires advanced education. • H-2A is for agricultural employees. • ... Read more
Tanya Kalyan (South Africa) - Realizing the Potential of Generation Y
Posted by CompanyIDG Connect 04/16/2012
‘Ithubalentsha’ in Zulu means an opportunity for youth. This is exactly what the National Youth Development Agency is establishing in South Africa with the launch of its new micro enterprise program. The initiative aims to give young entrepreneurs aged between 18-35 the exposure, finance and... Read more
Gloria Christie (US) - Does the US Lack of Qualified People Affect the World's IT Workforce? (Part 1)
The U.S. believes it has two very different impediments to efficacious U.S. immigration. The first involves a porous southern border with Mexico, and that issue is worthy of discussion another day. The second is a perceived and potentially accurate lack of technically qualified workforce. Naturally... Read more
Vincent Belliveau (Europe) - Engaging and Incentivizing Employees in Uncertain Times
Posted by CompanyCornerstone OnDemand 04/04/2012
Many organizations have adopted a prudent line on costs; benefits have been reduced, average wage increases in countries like the UK are lower than the rate of inflation and recruitment has slowed. The outlook is gloomy, so it is even more important that organizations focus on motivating their staff... Read more
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Srini Addepalli (South Africa) - To South Africa and Beyond - Barriers and Opportunities for Investment in Emerging Markets
Dear Sir, It is refreshing to notice your optimism in forecasting SA future economic growth but looking form the perspective of technical education...
Raluca Pauna 05-07-2012
Si Kellow (Global) - Encryption: Is it Useful?
The reappearance of long-forgotten habitats and the resurgence of species unseen for years may not be among the expected effects of a natural disaster....
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