But in the government sector and large plants in particular, a wave of retirements is coming up. This is where you find some of the longest-tenured professionals, and also where downsizing could prompt early retirements. No surprise here, really. It's part of the normal career cycle for young professionals to be hunting for jobs and contemplating career changes. White Paper research results gauge the mood and vitality of EHS pros in several ways.
Most indicators appear positive, which mirrors public opinion polls in general.
Consumer confidence is near a 30-year high. Layoffs and downsizing are at their lowest levels of the 1990s. Unemployment and inflation are at their lowest rates in a generation. Copyright 2001 by Business News Publishing Co.