Articles by James O. Armstrong
The Shortage of People for Jobs
The most common misperception, in the United States, is there is an abundance of people for the jobs. In fact, there is a shortage of men and women for jobs. Even more significant, there is a skills shortage. It is fairly acute in certain areas and it is going to become worse.
Posted: April 20, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Profile: Qualified for Medicare and Still Works as Arbitrator-Mediator
Older Americans are likely to work past retirement age. On a recent flight, I met someone who is called only if there is a dispute between a labor union and management that cannot be resolved by the parties themselves. He qualifies for Medicare but there is always work for a seasoned professional. He is well-paid and provides a valuable function for our economy.
Posted: April 17, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Examining Employment Trends and Countertrends
Many federal employees will be retiring soon according to some projections. Some of these retirees will want to work and some may have to work to increase their income. "The best news for you as a 50+ year old is this: Because of the upcoming retirement of the largest age bloc in America, labor shortages will actually begin to develop in virtually every type of conceivable labor category there is in our country. This development, in the future, will benefit all employees/self-employed men and women in the labor market."
Posted: April 11, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
A Shift Will Happen in the Future
The federal government is facing a "retirement tsunami" according to OPM and many future government employees may be much older than the college graduates that provide the government's traditional pool of talent. In fact, older workers may play a much more important role in our workforce in the next few years.
Posted: April 8, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
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James O. Armstrong is President of NowWhatJobs.net, Inc., and Editor of NowWhatJobs.net. He is also the author of "Now What: Discovering Your New Life And Career After 50" and the President of James Armstrong & Associates, Inc. NowWhatJobs.net is for baby boomers and active seniors, jobs, timely advice, corporate profiles, continuing education options and real estate/relocation.
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