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Workforce Development News – April 15, 2019

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The Biggest Hurdles Recent Graduates Face Entering the Workforce
“Feedback, accountability, and relationships.”
https://hbr.org/2019/04/the-biggest-hurdles-recent-graduates-face-entering-the-workforce
How Manufacturers are Tackling the Skills Gap
“Only blaming the shortage on the lack of skills, while true, doesn’t tell the whole story.”
https://www.industryweek.com/talent/how-manufacturers-are-tackling-skills-gap
How Americans See Automation and The Workplace in 7 Charts
“Most Americans expect technological advances to continue to alter the job landscape in the decades ahead.”
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/04/08/how-americans-see-automation-and-the-workplace-in-7-charts/
Make Your Meetings a Safe Space for Honest Conversation
“More freedom leads to more candor.”
https://hbr.org/2019/04/make-your-meetings-a-safe-space-for-honest-conversation
Little Public Support for Reductions in Federal Spending
“Majorities favor increased spending for education, veterans, infrastructure, and other government programs.”
https://www.people-press.org/2019/04/11/little-public-support-for-reductions-in-federal-spending/
Americans Largely Satisfied With 10 Personal Life Aspects
“At least 90% of U.S. adults say they are satisfied with their family life, their education and the way they spend their leisure time. Likewise, at least 76% are satisfied with their housing, personal health, community, standard of living, job, household income and the amount of leisure time they have.”
https://news.gallup.com/poll/248333/americans-largely-satisfied-personal-life-aspects.aspx
LinkedIn Workforce Report | St. Louis | April 2019
“Hiring was 6.3% lower in March 2019 than in March 2018.”
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/blog/linkedin-workforce-report-april-2019-st-louis-mo
Stop Apologizing and Say These Things Instead
“Over-apologizing might seem harmless, but it can undermine your authority and confidence.”
https://www.fastcompany.com/90334544/how-to-stop-apologizing
5 Questions to Ask When Starting a New Job
“Your first few months can determine whether you succeed in the role.”
https://hbr.org/2019/04/5-questions-to-ask-when-starting-a-new-job
Young Workers, You’re Not as Professional as You Think
“Demonstrating a strong work ethic is how to impress your boss during your first job.”
https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/articles/young-workers-youre-not-as-professional-as-you-think
“Your only obligation in any lifetime is to be true to yourself.” – Richard David Bach
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