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The Resource The 21st century at work : forces shaping the future workforce and workplace in the United States, Lynn A. Karoly, Constantijn W.A. Panis

The 21st century at work : forces shaping the future workforce and workplace in the United States, Lynn A. Karoly, Constantijn W.A. Panis

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What are the forces that will continue to shape the U.S. workforce and workplace over the next 10 to 15 years? With such inevitabilities as the proliferation and acceleration of technology worldwide, will more individuals work at home, will more businesses outsource their noncore functions--and with what consequences? Answering such questions can help stakeholders--workers, employers, educators, and policymakers--make informed decisions. With its eye on forming sound policy, the U.S. Department of Labor asked the RAND Corporation to look at the future of work in the near-to-medium term. The authors analyzed shifting demographic patterns, the pace of technological change, and the path of economic globalization. They observe, for example, that the workforce will continue to grow--however, at a markedly declining pace--and that the ongoing education of employees will be paramount as new technologies, such as bio- and nanotechnologies, come onto the scene and develop. They also look at the trend of globalization and how it fares for the United States' economy and those of other countries. Overall, the authors provide for the reader expectations about the key forces in the economy today and their implications for the future workforce and workplace, including the size, composition, and skills of the workforce; the nature of work and workplace arrangements; and worker compensation
Language
eng
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Publication
Extent
1 online resource (xlv, 258 pages)
Note
  • "Rand Labor and Population."
  • "Prepared for the U.S. Department of Labor."
Contents
  • The challenges of looking to the future
  • A guiding framework
  • Shifting demographic parameters shaping the future workforce
  • Slower workforce growth ahead
  • The workforce is becoming ever more diverse
  • The key characteristic of the future workforce is skill
  • Addressing the slowdown in labor force growth
  • Changing demographics also shift demand for goods and services
  • Demographics and the future of work
  • The information age and beyond : the reach of technology
  • The advent of the information age
  • Applications of the "new biology"
  • Nanotechnology : revolutionary technology on the horizon
  • How technology is affecting the workforce and workplace
  • Technology and the future of work
  • A new era of global integration
  • The phenomenon of economic global integration
  • Forces behind global economic integration
  • How economic globalization is affecting the U.S. economy, the workforce, and the workplace
  • Economic globalization and the future of work
  • Implications for work in the twenty-first century
  • New paradigms for the organization of production
  • Shifts in employment relationships and where work is performed
  • Other workplace dimensions : safety, security, and privacy
  • The changing nature of work and the skill requirements of jobs
  • Supplying the workforce needs of the tuture
  • Changing the rewards to work
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9780833036186
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The 21st century at work : forces shaping the future workforce and workplace in the United States
Title
The 21st century at work
Title remainder
forces shaping the future workforce and workplace in the United States
Statement of responsibility
Lynn A. Karoly, Constantijn W.A. Panis
Title variation
Twenty-first century at work
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Language
eng
Summary
What are the forces that will continue to shape the U.S. workforce and workplace over the next 10 to 15 years? With such inevitabilities as the proliferation and acceleration of technology worldwide, will more individuals work at home, will more businesses outsource their noncore functions--and with what consequences? Answering such questions can help stakeholders--workers, employers, educators, and policymakers--make informed decisions. With its eye on forming sound policy, the U.S. Department of Labor asked the RAND Corporation to look at the future of work in the near-to-medium term. The authors analyzed shifting demographic patterns, the pace of technological change, and the path of economic globalization. They observe, for example, that the workforce will continue to grow--however, at a markedly declining pace--and that the ongoing education of employees will be paramount as new technologies, such as bio- and nanotechnologies, come onto the scene and develop. They also look at the trend of globalization and how it fares for the United States' economy and those of other countries. Overall, the authors provide for the reader expectations about the key forces in the economy today and their implications for the future workforce and workplace, including the size, composition, and skills of the workforce; the nature of work and workplace arrangements; and worker compensation
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1961-
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Karoly, Lynn A.
Dewey number
305.5620112973
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illustrations
Index
no index present
LC call number
HD8072.5
LC item number
.K22 2004eb
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
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  • Panis, Constantijn W. A
  • United States
  • Rand Corporation
  • Labor and Population Program
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  • Working class
  • Employment forecasting
  • Work environment
  • SOCIAL SCIENCE
  • POLITICAL SCIENCE
  • Employment forecasting
  • Work environment
  • Working class
  • United States
  • Arbeiterklasse
  • Arbeitsangebot
  • Arbeitsplatz
  • Organização do trabalho
  • Mudança organizacional
  • 21e siècle
  • Main-d'oeuvre
  • Travailleur
  • Marché du travail
  • Prévision d'emploi
  • États-Unis
  • USA
  • Regions & Countries - Americas
  • History & Archaeology
  • Latin America
  • Business & Economics
  • Labor & Workers' Economics
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The 21st century at work : forces shaping the future workforce and workplace in the United States, Lynn A. Karoly, Constantijn W.A. Panis
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Publication
Note
  • "Rand Labor and Population."
  • "Prepared for the U.S. Department of Labor."
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unknown
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-258)
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online resource
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rdacarrier
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multicolored
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text
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rdacontent
Contents
The challenges of looking to the future -- A guiding framework -- Shifting demographic parameters shaping the future workforce -- Slower workforce growth ahead -- The workforce is becoming ever more diverse -- The key characteristic of the future workforce is skill -- Addressing the slowdown in labor force growth -- Changing demographics also shift demand for goods and services -- Demographics and the future of work -- The information age and beyond : the reach of technology -- The advent of the information age -- Applications of the "new biology" -- Nanotechnology : revolutionary technology on the horizon -- How technology is affecting the workforce and workplace -- Technology and the future of work -- A new era of global integration -- The phenomenon of economic global integration -- Forces behind global economic integration -- How economic globalization is affecting the U.S. economy, the workforce, and the workplace -- Economic globalization and the future of work -- Implications for work in the twenty-first century -- New paradigms for the organization of production -- Shifts in employment relationships and where work is performed -- Other workplace dimensions : safety, security, and privacy -- The changing nature of work and the skill requirements of jobs -- Supplying the workforce needs of the tuture -- Changing the rewards to work
Control code
55203529
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unknown
Extent
1 online resource (xlv, 258 pages)
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unknown
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online
Isbn
9780833036186
Lccn
2004366528
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unknown
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computer
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rdamedia
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  • c
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illustrations
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not applicable
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(OCoLC)55203529
Label
The 21st century at work : forces shaping the future workforce and workplace in the United States, Lynn A. Karoly, Constantijn W.A. Panis
Publication
Note
  • "Rand Labor and Population."
  • "Prepared for the U.S. Department of Labor."
Antecedent source
unknown
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-258)
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
The challenges of looking to the future -- A guiding framework -- Shifting demographic parameters shaping the future workforce -- Slower workforce growth ahead -- The workforce is becoming ever more diverse -- The key characteristic of the future workforce is skill -- Addressing the slowdown in labor force growth -- Changing demographics also shift demand for goods and services -- Demographics and the future of work -- The information age and beyond : the reach of technology -- The advent of the information age -- Applications of the "new biology" -- Nanotechnology : revolutionary technology on the horizon -- How technology is affecting the workforce and workplace -- Technology and the future of work -- A new era of global integration -- The phenomenon of economic global integration -- Forces behind global economic integration -- How economic globalization is affecting the U.S. economy, the workforce, and the workplace -- Economic globalization and the future of work -- Implications for work in the twenty-first century -- New paradigms for the organization of production -- Shifts in employment relationships and where work is performed -- Other workplace dimensions : safety, security, and privacy -- The changing nature of work and the skill requirements of jobs -- Supplying the workforce needs of the tuture -- Changing the rewards to work
Control code
55203529
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (xlv, 258 pages)
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9780833036186
Lccn
2004366528
Level of compression
unknown
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
illustrations
http://library.link/vocab/ext/overdrive/overdriveId
22573/cttddq9
Quality assurance targets
not applicable
Reformatting quality
unknown
Sound
unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)55203529

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