Get 'em While They're Hot : How to Attract, Develop, and Retain Peak Performers in the Coming Labor Shortage

by Tony Zeiss

Baby boomers are edging toward retirement, and the U.S. is facing its most critical shortage of skilled workers in its modern history. As the average worker's skill levels decline, the labor supply is projected to decrease dramatically and exponentially, creating a skilled-labor gap starting in 2005 and growing to 5.3 million in 2010 and to 14 million in 2020. The ability to attract, develop, and retain skilled workers will become a critical skill for both public and private organizations.

Get 'em While They're Hot is a beneficial manual for employers, managers, HR directors, or anyone concerned with being competitive in the labor market in coming years. It features successful techniques for attracting and nurturing quality, skilled, and productive employees.

The upcoming labor shortage will be at the top of every political list in the coming year. This will be a "must read" for very person concerned about the competitive laber force.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published February 10, 2005