The growth of high-tech industry here in the Research Triangle, as well as in Silicon Valley and Boston -- all areas rich in educational and research institutions -- is no accident. In the private sector, a number of major corporations have invested in their own internal training centers -- so-called corporate universities. Some labor unions have done the same.
Instead, the HR specialist will need to focus on working closely with management to leverage the potential of all employees, while providing guidance to management on how to navigate the employee-related challenges that our organisations face.