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The Temp-Nation of A |
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| An increasing portion of the labor market is characterized by what many observers call ��쐉ust-in-time employment.��� This sector of the labor market is more commonly known as the contingent labor market, consisting of temporary and contract employees. |
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It"s Time to Re |
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| For the past two decades, the editors of Trends have been explaining why the traditional concept of retirement is destined to vanish by the second decade of the 21st century. This is becoming increasingly evident. The Bureau of Labor Statistics foresees a shortfall of 10 million workers in the United States by 2010. Let"s look at how society and business will have to change for the coming new era. |
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They Retread Tires, |
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| It has been estimated that in seven years, as the first Baby Boomers reach retirement age, there will be 10 million more jobs than workers. By 2031, that gap could widen to 35 million. |
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Where the Money Is |
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| Boomers are becoming the wealthiest and healthiest generation of older people in the history of the world. As they have aged, they haven"t stopped spending on themselves. Their total spending power per year surpasses $1 trillion, according to American Demographics. |
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The Wireless Web Fin |
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| A few years ago, people could only dream about the freedom to log onto the Internet without using a wire plugged into a telephone jack. Today, it"s become routine to connect to the Internet wirelessly, at 100 times the speed of a dialup connection, while at a fast-food restaurant or a train station. |
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