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Workforce Development News – Dec. 14, 2015
A weekly collection of interesting, insightful, and innovative articles on workforce development, employment and training, business performance improvement, leadership, higher education, and the economy.
The Workforce Solutions Group of St. Louis Community College leverages education for growth in the knowledge economy by offering programs and services designed to advance people, businesses and communities. We are located at the Corporate College, a state of the art facility solely dedicated to corporate education and professional development.
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Engaging Your Employees Is Good, but Don’t Stop There
“There’s a big difference between satisfied, engaged, and inspired.”
https://hbr.org/2015/12/engaging-your-employees-is-good-but-dont-stop-there
How to Make Employees Feel Like They Own Their Work
“A sense of control leads to engagement.”
https://hbr.org/2015/12/how-to-make-employees-feel-like-they-own-their-work
The American Middle Class Is Losing Ground
“No longer the majority and falling behind financially.”
http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2015/12/09/the-american-middle-class-is-losing-ground/
Killing Small Business
“Small business startups are in serious decline. Here are 60 quick facts leaders need to know.”
http://www.gallup.com/opinion/chairman/186638/killing-small-business.aspx
The Two Sides of Employee Engagement
“You have to measure both.”
https://hbr.org/2015/12/the-two-sides-of-employee-engagement
As America’s Workforce Ages, Here’s Where the Jobs Will Be
“Much of the job growth in the coming decade will focus on services for the elderly. Other industries with strong growth include construction, education, professional and business services, and mining, a category that includes oil and gas exploration and production.”
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/12/08/as-americas-workforce-ages-heres-where-the-jobs-will-be/
Infographic: Tired of Useless Meetings? 9 Ways to Make Them More Effective.
“Control your meetings so your meetings don’t control you.”
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/253821
22 Top Tips to Effectively Raise Your Profile on LinkedIn
“Everything you need to know to make yourself look amazing, wow future connections, and grow your influence on LinkedIn.”
http://www.inc.com/larry-kim/22-top-tips-to-effectively-raise-your-profile-on-linkedin.html
57 Easy Ways to Be Happier and More Successful
“A collection of guidelines to keep you focused, productive, and satisfied at work.”
http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/57-easy-ways-to-be-happier-and-more-successful.html
Timelapse Video: Stormscapes 3
“This video showcases a variety of supercells and other rotating storms, spooky night based mesoscale convective systems, atmospheric optics such as rainbows and crepuscular rays, various forms of lightning, and even a rare Shirley Basin, Wyoming tornado.” (Vimeo 6:00).
https://vimeo.com/147842467
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