Speaking in Chattanooga, Atlanta Federal Reserve Chief Dennis Lockhart yesterday told a Chamber audience we'd better prepare for a long, tough slog -- and adopt a 'human capital' agenda that fosters a strong, skilled workforce, because the emphasis on productivity over hiring is likely to remain inplace a very long time. Read the whole speech here. Also, Chattanoogan.com. Meanwhile, over in Knoxville, DOE Oak Ridge Office Manager Gerald Boyd says about 600 folks have been hired at ORNL as a result of Stimulus funding. The KNS reports.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Hiring: No cheer from Atlanta Fed chief
Speaking in Chattanooga, Atlanta Federal Reserve Chief Dennis Lockhart yesterday told a Chamber audience we'd better prepare for a long, tough slog -- and adopt a 'human capital' agenda that fosters a strong, skilled workforce, because the emphasis on productivity over hiring is likely to remain inplace a very long time. Read the whole speech here. Also, Chattanoogan.com. Meanwhile, over in Knoxville, DOE Oak Ridge Office Manager Gerald Boyd says about 600 folks have been hired at ORNL as a result of Stimulus funding. The KNS reports.
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