Business Perspectives articles from September 1999

Business Perspectives archives from September 1999

America's Skills Shortage.
September 22, 1999... The New Economy in the New Millennium As we approach the new millennium, American workers have much to celebrate--our economy is the strongest in a generation. Since President Clinton and Vice President Gore entered office, more than 19...

Slower Growth and Resource Constraints: Is There A Labor Shortage Problem in Tennessee?(Statistical Data Included)
September 22, 1999... It seems self-evident that an abundance of productive resources can promote economic growth, reduce production costs, and expand economic opportunities for nearly everyone in Tennessee. Whether land, labor, capital, technology, or...

The Critical Need for Workforce Development.(Statistical Data Included)
September 22, 1999... Businesses Speak Out and The Chamber of Commerce Responds Memphis is in the midst of a crisis--a labor crisis. With the lack of high-qaulity workers, employers are often faced with recruiting prized employees from their competitors. How...

What Impact Has the Current Labor Market Had on Business?
September 22, 1999... How tough is it to hire workers in Memphis? After reviewing the 1999 Labor Market Survey, the Bureau asked four companies that represent a large population of employers similar questions about Memphis' labor market. The answers these...

Bureau Highlights.
September 22, 1999... When people think of customer service, they don't usually think of welfare programs. Yet, Tennessee's welfare reform program, Families First, provides customer service to participants leaving the program. In September 1996, the Families...