Comments on: Are Green Collar Jobs Affected by the Shaky Economy?

By: Zach

Zach — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:20:45 +0000

You are absolutely right Rob, the greener jobs have so much more to offer. Less pollutant, More readily available jobs, Basically our future in where its headed.

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By: Paul Smith

Paul Smith — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:55:21 +0000

Well said, Clara. Andar, where are you? What’s it looking like where you are?

By: andar909

andar909 — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:57:29 +0000

hi, andar here, i just read your post. i like very much. agree to you, sir.

By: Clara

Clara — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:23:38 +0000

It’s great to see that BGT is going niche, because it is tough for most people to narrow down their focus so much. But I think recruiting agencies have to do more than just recruit by the numbers…they have to invest at least some time in their resource capital, or at least those they think are valuable to build those relationships and truly provide value to their clients. This means: good niche=smart marketing and branding, but as you say it is business as usual.

By: Paul Smith

Paul Smith — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:52:06 +0000

Absolutely. As someone at a global shipping company I was talking to the other day said, he sees a time when it’s no longer green business, but just business.

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:12:08 +0000

Although "green" may be a fad, I think a good point has been made that many green jobs are part of something bigger. Green architecture, for example, is increasingly showing to have economic benefits of sustainability in the long run, so it would seem that the economy getting the squeeze in many ways will only accelerate this green movement. I would also think that the many awards programs for green design, often federally funded, provide some fuel for the industry even in slowing economic times.

By: Paul Smith

Paul Smith — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:03:42 +0000

I agree Rob, there’s a lot of opportunity happening, right now. Those that work smart and quick, seeing possibilities, will be rewarded. “Going green” in some senses is a fad, but in other ways is just about doing business smarter and with a deeper/broader approach. That’s truly sustainable.

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By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:12:07 +0000

Very insightful.

It seems that although many of the blue chip companies are reverting to their core business, the talent disruptions create an enourmous opportunity for well capilized startups to run hard towards the green niche. Ultimately the few who pull this off will have a sustainable competitive advantage.