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Decline of the Dream

The nature of work inside the modern organization has altered in recent years, and most experts agree it will continue to do so. The changing global marketplace, the silver tsunami of aging baby boomers and ongoing economic discontinuity are all part of the puzzle, but they are only the obvious and most visible changes. There is, in fact, something even more profound taking place just beneath the surface that is significantly affecting the world of employment. It can be seen in the shifting relationship between employers and employees. It can be seen in the changing attitudes toward the pursuit of professional careers in large organizations versus the advantages of choosing a more independent, entrepreneurial path. We ...

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