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The Herman Trend Alert December 10, 2008 Challenges of Global Workforce Migration According to the just-released report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), "people are becoming increasingly mobile. . .to meet the social and economic challenges of globalization". The major factor is their search for employment. This World Migration Report (WMR) 2008 states "human mobility has become a life choice, driven by disparities in demography, income, and employment opportunities across and within regions". There are more than 200 million international migrants in the world today. In the last century, the international community decided to allow the free movement of capital, goods, and services. The predictable consequence of that choice is "human mobility on an unprecedented global scale. . .matching the subsequent supply and demand . . . [will remain] a critical challenge". Within the next 50 years as birth rates fall and working populations age, these developed countries will experience even greater shortages, leaving twice as many people over 60 years of age than children. Demographic trends show that without immigration, the working age population in these countries is expected to decline by 23 percent by 2050. During this time, the working age population for Africa alone is expected to triple from 408 million in 2005 to 1.12 billion. China and India are likely to account for 40 percent of the global workforce by 2030. Last month based on a new analysis of data, Saudi Arabia found that "uneducated foreign workers topped the list of criminals"; the Kingdom now restricts immigration to people who are literate. Meanwhile, in the United States, immigration raids on meatpacking plants have led to a company sell-out and bankruptcy. All of the developed countries of the world have major work to do to determine how much and what kind of immigration they will tolerate. But first, governments must examine the various costs of their actions or be prepared to suffer the consequences. Our forecast is the developed countries critically needing immigrant labor will further support literacy and numeracy around the world, open their borders, and find ways to protect these required workers. Thus, they will have the people they need to prosper in the future. © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists. (800) 227-3566 or http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." DISCOVER WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON... in the hearts and minds of your employees. Our InnerViews interviewing service uses SPHRs and PHRs, certified human resource professionals to probe for the information you really need to know. Exit and Stay Interviews, as well as Why-Didn't-You-Take-Our-Offer Interviews. Call Rosalie Catalano at 937-416-7066, or read more at: http://www.hermangroup.com/retentionconnection/exit_interviews.html. MOM ALWAYS TAUGHT IT WAS GOOD TO SHARE You have probably subscribed to The Herman Trend Alert for a while now and you know how valuable it is to you. Why not suggest that your friends sign up at http://www.hermantrendalert.com? Join the thousands who subscribe in 87 countries around the globe. Are there particular topics you'd like to see covered? Let us know and we will research "The Future of. . .". And let us know how else we may serve you? E-mail: joyce@hermangroup.com. YOUR EMPLOYEES NEED THEIR LEADERS MORE THAN EVER Help your leaders to excel. Thousands have used our weekly Lessons in Leadership to help their supervisors and managers remember how to hold onto top talent. The 52-week subscription is only $47, a bargain when you think about the savings to your organization in reduced turnover. Quantity discounts available by emailing Carol at carol@hermangroup.com. Order today at: http://www.hermangroup.com/store/subscription_all.html#3. Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are welcome. There is no charge for this public service. The Herman Trend Alert is received by over 30,000 subscribers in 78 countries, in addition to other websites and printed magazines. Do you enjoy receiving this weekly e-mail update? Contact us about our co-branded Trend Alert service. Click here to sign up for the Herman Trend Alert. Subscribe or Unsubscribe to weekly Herman Trend Alert View this week's Herman Trend Alert Archived Weekly Herman Trend Alerts

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