The Rand Corporation Labor and Population group prepared this research report for the U.S. Department of Labor. Authors Karoly and Panis examined demographic trends, changing technologies, and economic globalization to report how the U.S. workforce and workplace will be impacted. The report is loaded with details and data about work, benefits, costs, etc. Of particular interest is the impact on worker skills and educational requirements. Knowledge workers capable of designing, developing and marketing new technologies will be in high demand. In greater demand will be service workers providing health and other personal services. However, the latter group will use technologies with intuitive interfaces, and employ continuous on the job training techniques to keep up with changing jobs. This book offers much to ponder for all sectors in society. (Vairo Library HD8072.5.K22 2004)
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