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Old 09-08-2010, 03:04 PM  
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Companies aren't hiring because they don't need to. Employee productivity is at an all-time high. When 10 employees do the work of 12, 15, or even more, why hire?
Plus the recession is pushing even mid-level jobs requiring a high degree of analysis offshore at a faster rate than before--Insurance claims, medical analysis, even legal work (evidence/privilege screening) are moving offshore (India primarily).

The question that looms is not whether there will be a jobless recovery but whether the new crop of jobs will match the education/experience level of the work force. Serious changes. Also serious opportunities as the US economy evolves.
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