Report: Job market equally tough for employees, employers

From Austin Business Journal, August 28, 2008...

As competition intensifies among technology and financial services to recruit skilled workers, some companies are trying to retain older workers to make up for the shortage, according to a national survey.

According to the 2008 employment and growth report by Robert Half International and CareerBuilder.com, employees and employers are reporting equal challenges in the job market.
“A dual hiring environment seems to be taking shape,” says Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. “Job seekers in some fields are competing aggressively for open positions, giving employers the edge in those segments of the hiring market.

At the same time, however, companies continue to face a shortage of highly skilled professionals in fields such as technology and accounting. These in-demand workers may not be willing to leave secure positions unless firms extend very attractive job offers.”

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