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Workforce Development News – December 10, 2018
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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How the Great Recession Hurt the Middle Class—Twice
“If you were unlucky enough to be in the middle class in places like Atlanta, Houston, or St. Louis, the Great Recession hammered you twice.”
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2018/12/04/how-the-great-recession-hurt-the-middle-class-twice/
Employment Outlook for Occupations That Don’t Require A Formal Educational Credential
“Cleaning, construction and farmwork, cooking and baking, food service and related, sales, and transportation and material moving.”
https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2018/article/no-formal-education-outlook.htm
Pretty Much Everyone Defines A ‘Good Job’ the Same Way — But Most People Don’t Have the Luxury of Choosing One
“Good jobs in the US today are characterized by things as basic as health insurance and a retirement account — and as complex as personal fulfillment.”
https://www.businessinsider.com/good-jobs-today-not-just-money-2018-12
New Jobs Report Shows That the Economy is Steady But Wages Are Lagging
“Workers got an average 6-cent raise in November.”
https://www.vox.com/2018/12/7/18130405/november-jobs-report-wages-unemployment
Even as the Jobs Market Cools A Bit, the Outlook Remains Stellar
“The overall jobs figure was mediocre by recent standards but still consistent with solid economic growth.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/420280-even-as-the-jobs-market-cools-a-bit-the-outlook-remains-stellar
Slowing Job Growth Confirms the Worst and Best-Case Scenarios for the Workforce
“Job growth slowed in November, signaling the beginning of the end for economic growth or the potential for something bigger.”
https://workingnation.com/slowing-job-growth-november-jobs-report/
How to Collaborate with People You Don’t Like
“It starts with acceptance and reflection.”
https://hbr.org/2018/12/how-to-collaborate-with-people-you-dont-like
The Ultimate Interview Guide: 30 Prep Tips for Job Interview Success
“You have to make a great first impression appearance-wise, have a great knowledge of your target company and its product, and, of course, know exactly how to convey that you’re the perfect fit for the job.”
https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-ultimate-interview-guide-30-prep-tips-for-job-interview-success
8 Simple Ways to Become A Better Business Writer
“Most of us need to write every day. Here are a few tips to make it less painful.”
https://www.fastcompany.com/90258255/8-simple-ways-to-become-a-better-business-writer
25 Lessons Business School Won’t Ever Teach You
“The school of hard knocks is where the unforgettable lessons are learned.”
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/323449
“Look not back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around you in awareness.” – Ross Hersey
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