Working for Free in Today’s Economy: Dedication or Desperation?

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Working for Free in Today’s Economy: Dedication or Desperation? Not too long ago, job candidates were in a position of power: we had a “war for talent. ”  Many companies were looking for creative ways to recruit the best of the best by offering “freebies”…free food, free vacations, free country club memberships, free day care, free gym memberships, free movie tickets…. you name it. The tides have shifted.   In today’s recession the very same companies that were providing lavish incentives are now asking talented employees to work for free.
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The HR and L&D Profession: The Career Factbook for 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
How has the Human Resources and Training and Development profession changed in the last few years? What are the real motivations and career paths for people in our profession? How do people move from practitioners to leaders to executives? What are the educational backgrounds of people in our profession? What are the typical compensation ranges one can expect? Several months ago we set out to study the demographics, career goals, developmental needs, and challenges of people in our profession. We sent out a large, broad industry survey to our research respondents and received more than 1,300 responses. Those who responded shared their personal backgrounds, their career experiences, their goals and motivations, and what frustrates them most about their jobs. The result is a new research report available at no charge, "The Career Factbook for HR and Learning Professionals. "  You can download this research at no charge.
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About This Analyst

Josh Bersin writes on the ever-changing landscape of business-driven learning and talent management. His favorite topics include strategic talent management, creating high-impact learning organizations, and how organizations drive business change and competitive advantage through talent strategy and technology.


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