Monday, October 31, 2005
Relationships in the Digital Age: The World is Flat...Some Answers
Relationships in the Digital Age: The World is Flat...Some Answers
Cbarr's Relationships in the Digital Age has a good post on Friedman's discussion how America needs to respond to the threat of continuing job loss to outsourcing and offshoring. Yes, there is hope. We can compete, but you need to analyze your career plans to make sure that your job is "untouchable":
Cbarr's Relationships in the Digital Age has a good post on Friedman's discussion how America needs to respond to the threat of continuing job loss to outsourcing and offshoring. Yes, there is hope. We can compete, but you need to analyze your career plans to make sure that your job is "untouchable":
He refers to those in the job market whose jobs can not be outsourced as "untouchables", and he writes that "Untouchables come in four broad categories: Workers who are 'special,' workers who are 'specialized,' workers who are 'anchored,' and workers who are 'really adaptable.'" He goes on to explain who would fall into each of these categories, which is helpful when thinking about what can do to maintain a labor force in this country. If we create a society filled with these types of "untouchables", Friedman thinks our job market will be safe.
