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LOUIS (PRNewswire), February 22, 2009 - The winter edition of TalentWatch, Bersin & Associates' quarterly analysis of key trends in corporate talent management and training, revealed a startling lack of confidence in the ability of first-line managers, sales representatives, customer support representatives, and entry-level employees to successfully execute their jobs. Based on a representative survey of HR executives in companies across all industry segments, this quarter's research showed a wide variation in confidence - with top executives scoring highest when it came to perceived readiness for the job and line managers scoring lowest. "The pressures and stresses of downsizing and reorganization are definitely felt most acutely at the bottom of the corporate ladder," said Josh Bersin, president of Bersin & Associates, a research and advisory firm focused on enterprise talent management and learning. "Supervisors and first-line managers are typically thrown into situations for which they're ill-prepared and required to make very difficult, often life-changing decisions about the people they manage." "When times are tough, it is critically important for organizations to build and develop from the bottom up," said Bersin. "This research shows significant vulnerability in the skills and readiness of first-line managers and entry-level employees. We strongly advise HR and business leaders to focus their training, communication, and support resources on these critical audiences." Almost 40% of respondents said they are grappling with issues related to layoffs and downsizing, up from 17% in the Fall. Creating a performance-driven culture -- which entails re-engaging employees, increasing productivity, and improving performance -- is the top priority for HR this quarter, with 71% of respondents citing this as urgent or important. Over 60% cite cost reduction as the top business challenge this quarter, compared to 37% three months ago. "When times are tough, it is critically important for organizations to build and develop from the bottom up," said Bersin. "This research shows significant vulnerability in the skills and readiness of first-line managers and entry-level employees. We strongly advise HR and business leaders to focus their training, communication, and support resources on these critical audiences." UMSL Teacher Job Fair ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com) - The University of Missouri-St. Louis will hold a Teacher Job Fair, Friday, March 13, 2009, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, at the Mark Twain Building. This is your opportunity to meet and interview with many school districts in one location! Pre-registration is only available for current UMSL students and UMSL alumni - you must present your admission ticket at the door. Pre-registration deadline is Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Admission for UMSL students/alumni who do not pre-register is $5.00 at the door and for non-UMSL job seekers is $10.00 at the door. For more information, visit UMSL Career Services, 278 Millennium Student Center, 314-516-5111. Continued Next Column    Advertisements HIRE St. Louis Job Fair ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com) - Mayor Francis G. Slay and the City of St. Louis are hosting the HIRE St. Louis Construction Job/Trade Fair on Thursday, February 26, 2009, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitors Center in Forest Park. Construction contractors, construction trade organizations, apprenticeship training programs and residents will be participating. Six Flags St. Louis Job Fair ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com) - Six Flags St. Louis will be hosting job fairs on the following Saturdays during the 2009 season from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: February 28 March 7 March 14 March 21 Students, moms, dads, seniors, and people of all cultures and genders are encouraged to apply. Representatives will be available from each department to conduct interviews. Applicants must complete the online application (www.sixflags.com) in order to participate in the job fair event. The job fair will be located at Six Flags St. Louis, 4900 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO 63025 in the Human Resources Building. 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