This week, literally thousands of people have lost their jobs in manufacturing, construction and industry. Even in Silicon Valley, unemployment is rising fast. With Congress debating his stimulus plan, President Obama spoke to a roomful of CEO's today, telling them that what they do matters more than what happens in Washington. Who will most likely be laid off? Which companies are trying to hold on to employees? In an economy transformed by recession, what will it take to get the next job?
Who's Hiring, Who's Firing and How to Cope
Credits
Guests:
- Rajeev Dhawan - Director of the Economic Forecasting Center, Georgia State University
- Eric Savitz - Blogger and Columnist, Barron's
- Charles Heckscher - Director of the Center for Workplace Transformation, Rutgers University
- Kate Wendleton - President, Five O’Clock Club