Workforce Development News – June 6, 2016

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Why America Has a Shortage of Skilled Workers

“A new perspective on why manufacturing has a skilled workforce problem — and what manufacturers must do to solve it.”
http://www.industryweek.com/skilled-workers

Hiring Really Is Slowing Down

“May was the worst month for job growth in more than five years.”
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/hiring-really-is-slowing-down/

The May Jobs Report in 12 Charts

“How much hiring, Broader measures, Labor force, Prime-age workers, Tracking slack, Job market dropouts, What kind of jobs, Scheduling shifts, Measuring unemployment, Still searching, School work, and Men and women at work.”
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/06/03/the-may-jobs-report-in-12-charts-2/

How to Know If Someone Is Ready to Be a Manager

“Questions to ask.”
https://hbr.org/2016/06/how-to-know-if-someone-is-ready-to-be-a-manager

How to Champion Diversity and Inclusion within Your Business

“Today’s businesses need to be both diverse and inclusive, and we’re all just-now learning how to do it.”
http://mashable.com/2016/05/25/diverse-inclusive-company-culture/

What to Say and Do When Your Employee Has Another Job Offer

“Consider the employee’s value — and act accordingly.”
https://hbr.org/2016/05/what-to-say-and-do-when-your-employee-has-another-job-offer

How Men Can Pay a High Price for Taking a Part-Time Job

“When it comes to part-time work, there appear to be penalties for men that are as strong as the penalty for unemployment, while for women we see no penalty.”
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/05/31/how-men-can-pay-a-high-price-for-taking-a-part-time-job/

8 Ways to Measure Job Search Success

“Go through these questions to assess your employment strategy.”
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/articles/2016-06-01/8-ways-to-measure-job-search-success

Two-Thirds of College Grads Struggle to Launch Their Careers

“So how can students and their parents, who are about to make one of the largest investments of their life in a college degree, ensure that there is a return on that investment?”
https://hbr.org/2016/05/two-thirds-of-college-grads-struggle-to-launch-their-careers

10 Essentials for A Memorable Presentation

“Public speakers, try these techniques for starting with a bang and sending your audience off with a clear message and a desire to change the world.”
http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/51242.aspx

“Nothing will work unless you do.” – Maya Angelou

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