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Surviving the tidal wave of demographic pressure

Quickly rising and about to strike, the tidal wave of demographic pressure in the United States is a formidable threat to the health of American business. Employers are already passing up opportunities to expand their businesses because they do not

By Frank Pennachio | Updated on July 21, 2008

Quickly rising and about to strike, the tidal wave of demographic pressure in the United States is a formidable threat to the health of American business. Employers are already passing up opportunities to expand their businesses because they do not have, and cannot find, workers who can handle what is required. Although this demographic tidal wave has been stirring for some time, few employers have strategies to deal with it. Not surprising when Wharton’s Director of Human Resources Peter Cappelli points out that about two-thirds of companies do no planning for work force issues at all.

There is a decreasing number of available fit, educated, trained employees with a strong work ethic. While knowing how to attract, manage and retain employees has always been a key component of sustaining growth and high productivity, this is the only way to grow profitably in times of scarcity.

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