We heard yesterday that the recession might not be officially over.  I don’t know about you, but the signs definitely seem to contradict that official call — there is job growth and other economic indicators are heading in the right direction.

An end to the recession is excellent news for those who are unemployed.  It might take a while, but the job market will come back and unemployment numbers will moderate.  But is it good news for employers?

We have some contradictory evidence.  According to a recent survey by Manpower, employers feel that fewer than 5% of their workers will jump ship when the economy improves.  But according to Right Management, over 60% plan to leave when the job market loosens up.  60%!!

It doesn’t really matter which data set is right and which is wrong.  The point is, whenever critical employees leave — no matter how many — vital knowledge about your organization leaves with them.  If you want to learn more about protecting that knowledge and making sure it is effectively transferred, read a new position paper by Manpower called Knowledge Retention and Transfer in the World of Work.

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