Nothing illustrates how the skills gap is more than just a U.S. problem than a good infographic. The survey by CareerBuilder reports how employers worldwide have job positions they just cannot fill and how it is affecting their economy.
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If you don’t know Moody’s you’re probably not alone. But for those in the financial game Moody’s is essentially a numbers think tank which is engaged in a lot of predictions in all things money related. When Moody’s has good news the stock markets react favorably. That’s why the recent edicts issued from them are being looked at as very good news indeed. Officially, the “downside risks for the global economy had receded in the past three months.” Not exactly a ringing endorsement of confidence but certainly enough to build on. You go, Moody’s.

MOODY’S SAYS DOWNSIDE RISKS TO GLOBAL ECONOMY HAVE ABATED

(Reuters) — Moody’s Investor Services on Tuesday said downside risks for the global economy had receded in the past three months, though a number of dangers still remained. In its latest Global Macro Risk Scenarios report, the ratings agency also said it expected economic growth to be slow in many countries. Read More...