Are There Any Good Jobs Left?: Career Management in the Age of the Disposable Worker
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It’s a shocking reality that Manpower Inc., a temporary employment agency, is among the largest employers in the United States. Between 2001 and 2003, 5.3 million Americans received “pink slips.” And these numbers don’t even include the many millions forced into early retirement. What has changed to make workers so disposable?
In his provocative new book, Bill Holland explains how the work environment of, “employment for life, company funded pensions, and career development programs,” has changed to, “downsized, outsourced and let go.” Bill shares insights on how to create the value demanded by today’s employers by unlocking the code to maintaining an employable skill set in a globally competitive world.
The book is divided into two sections. The first is an in-depth discussion of how globalization shapes the way companies behave and impacts individuals and their careers. The second section provides straightforward suggestions on how workers can adapt, survive and even prosper. From resumés to networking to personal financial management, Are There Any Good Jobs Left? is a valuable resource for those wanting to give direction to their career as well as those looking for work.
Are There Any Good Jobs Left? is the first in a three-part series that will focus on managing careers in an environment that is both complicated and enhanced by globalization.