Ten years ago Hudson Institute's landmark study Workforce 2000 set the agenda for a new understanding of workforce issues. Described by the New York Times as " one of the most influential studies ever produced by a think tank, " this groundbreaking report set the terms for much of the policy discussion at the government and corporate levels on these issues. It was the first to call attention to the changing demographics of the American workforce and the growing gap between the skills likely to be required for entry-level jobs in the future and those likely to be possessed by new entrants into the labor force. Now Hudson releases its long-awaited follow-up: Workforce 2020. Like its predecessor, the new book examines the trends that shape the economy and workforce, and combines them into a unique and fresh body of analysis. The authors set the record straight on the demographic makeup of the workforce in the years 2000 to 2020 and challenge the conventional wisdom on trends affecting American workers and employers. Analyzing important emerging issues, they detail the coming demographic changes in the workforce--and their potentially serious effects on the job market and the economy as a whole. The book also considers the effects of globalization on U.S. business and the American worker, the impact of rapid technological change, the " skills gap" identified in the earlier report, and the need for a new model of education, training, and employment services to prepare workers for the jobs of the next century. Workforce 2020 is an indispensable guide to the next decade of workforce issues.
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It’s a wake-up call in the same way “A Nation At Risk” sounded the alarm for education reform... -- William E. Brock
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Work Force 2020,
By John Dupesko (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Workforce 2020 : Work and Workers in the 21st Century (Paperback)
This book is a masterpiece of research. So much is said very succinctly. It is vast in scope, breath and depth yet very understandable. Everything is supported by research. Numerous charts are extremely well done, informative and simple to understand. If you want to plan your career or help guide someone elses future, you must read this book. It has vital information about job trends, types of jobs, and what they pay. You will not be sorry about reading this book.
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Book was printed in 1995 and is very outdated and is past due for an update. I bought this book because it was required for a class. Even my professor thinks it is way outdated.
If you're not required to purchase this book I would say you could make better use of your money.
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The Future of the Workforce Described for Policy Makers,
By Dale Susan Brown "Dale Susan Brown" (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This book describes the future workforce to policy makers. It gives individuals making career decisions some objective, long-range data about the future. Projections include fastest-growing occupations, ethnic and age mix of the workforce, needs of employers, and income to be expected.As reviewed in Annotated Bibliography of Learning A Living, A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding A Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia by Dale S. Brown
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