Tuesday, April 06, 2004

 
Human Capital Strategic Plan 2003 - 2008 Introduction

An excerpt from DOL's strategic plan points to the problems of the aging workforce.

Minimize knowledge loss and skills gaps caused by an aging workforce and employee turnover, and address changing; skill needs through succession planning, knowledge management, and developmental programs;

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E-Recruiting for Government and Non-Profits

The U.S., for example, has an aging population, with more than 40% of current workers headed toward retirement in the next 10 years. The government is ramping up its hiring as many government employees approach retirement. It is projected that attrition in the public sector will soon reach a peak, with 25% to 50% expected to leave in the next four to five years. The loss of experienced people could throw some government agencies into crisis.

The real question is whether all these jobs need to be filled, and if so, how soon?
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