Jobs Take Center Stage

President Barack Obama challenged a group of 130 business leaders, union heads, economists and others to figure out ways to create jobs during a Jobs and Economic Growth Forum at the White House on Thursday… Tax incentives, an easier way to bring skilled talent into the United States and a better relationship between the government and U.S. businesses abroad were among the suggestions, although critics maligned the summit as a public relations stunt. During the day-long event, the President cautioned the attendees to devise cost-effective ideas, taking into account the increasing deficit and the billions in stimulus money that has already been allocated. [Full Article: Human Resource Executive Online]