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KnowHowKM: Indiana Chamber Foundation - Act Now to Address Workforce, Seniors' Impact

Posted Tue, 12/22/2009 - 11:08

"A new report released [December 17, 2009] sounds the alarm for [Indiana] businesses dependent on Baby Boomers and their experience. While many nearing retirement are currently staying in the workforce longer to make up for lost savings amid the economic downturn, that trend will not last forever.  This will leave employers - sooner rather than later - with a loss of institutional knowledge and expertise.  Critically, some of the professions to be the hardest hit are the ones in which a shortage of qualified workers already exists."

KnowHowKM: U.S. Companies Remain Unprepared for loss of Baby Boomers’

Posted Wed, 11/18/2009 - 10:58

According the talent management study, The Pressures of Talent Management, by the Sloan Center on Aging & Work At Boston College, U.S companies are not prepared to deal with the exodus of aging workers.

"The out-migration of an entire generation of workers will upset the entire balance of the workplace... Knee-jerk reactions to today’s challenging economic reality aside, US companies need to start planning strategically for workforce sustainability. The current abundance of older worker talent and experience is going to dry up, and businesses will very soon need to fill hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs.” - Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, Director of the Sloan Center on Aging & Work and report co-author.

KnowHowKM: Halifax Chamber of Commerce releases "Report on Population Crisis"

Posted Mon, 10/05/2009 - 10:17

The "Report on Population Crisis"  outlines the looming population and labour shortage crisis facing Nova Scotia. The report is the first phase of the Chamber's long term effort to address the population and labour market challenge with a program that is called the "People Strategy Project".

Harry Bruce Launches New Website Promoting Upcoming Book Release

Posted Sat, 09/19/2009 - 21:05

Harry Bruce WebsiteSamson-Kenny I.T. Solutions is proud to annouce the launch of Harry Bruce's new website.

For fifty years Harry Bruce has been writing for national magazines and newspapers. His 14th book, Page Fright: Foibles and Fetishes of Famous Writers  will be released on September 22, 2009.

"This is a splendid feast of literary lore, wonderfully readable and quite amazingly comprehensive. Chronicling the physical act of writing, from the age of papyrus scrolls to the world of computers, Harry Bruce focuses on the endearing quirks and bizarre obsessions that are part of the profession of literature. He’s written a book for every writer, and for any reader who ever dreamt of becoming one.” – Robert Fulford, Canada’s foremost cultural critic"

Chet Construction Ltd. Launches a New Website

Posted Fri, 09/18/2009 - 10:10

Chet Construction Ltd. WebsiteSamson-Kenny I.T. Solutions is proud to announce the launch of Chet Construction Ltd's new web site.

Chet Construction Ltd., is a Halifax based construction company with over 20 years experience in new home construction, additions, and renovations. Their web site allows customers to view home listings, warranty information and gives them the ability to easily contact the company.

Marjorie Simmins Launches a New Website

Posted Fri, 09/18/2009 - 08:59

Marjorie Simmins WebsiteSamson-Kenny I.T. Solutions is proud to announce the launch of Marjorie Simmins' new website.

Marjorie's site provides information about this award winning writer. It is also a valuable resource for people interested in memoir writing, providing information relating to courses Marjorie offers and other information on this subject.