16th April 2012, 08:28 AM
"At the moment, labour supply outstrips demand, forcing wages down. Once units have to compete for good staff, wages will have to be bumped up to attract the talent who will logically come from the existing experienced workforce, degree or not"
Unfortunately we have a very long way to go before demand outstrips labour supply.
Back to the hand book, it might be nice to have it printed on paper that can take being used in the field. The MOLAS red book and First Aid for Finds are and it is one of the most useful elements of these publications. Cannot see a Kindle or I Pad taking a week in the field in typical British weather. I dread the day when I sit on my better half's I Pad by accident.
Electronic media is very nice but batteries are needed and resistence to the conditions on your average site is not there yet. An all terrain solar powered hand held device with a screen that can be read in most light conditions is still some way off.
Unfortunately we have a very long way to go before demand outstrips labour supply.
Back to the hand book, it might be nice to have it printed on paper that can take being used in the field. The MOLAS red book and First Aid for Finds are and it is one of the most useful elements of these publications. Cannot see a Kindle or I Pad taking a week in the field in typical British weather. I dread the day when I sit on my better half's I Pad by accident.
Electronic media is very nice but batteries are needed and resistence to the conditions on your average site is not there yet. An all terrain solar powered hand held device with a screen that can be read in most light conditions is still some way off.