For South Florida to draw vibrant work force, lifestyle issues need fixing

In Florida, its always sunny, even when the sky is falling:

South Florida, according to recent news articles, is losing population, and its work force. Enrollment in our public schools is also down, and while that may ease school crowding, it too reflects a loss of potential employees.

These trends are troubling. Businesses looking to relocate here, expand their businesses and create more jobs want to know there is a ready and willing work force. It is frequently one of their first questions. So what is behind this exodus? It is part of a growing phenomenon wherein people make lifestyle decisions first and employment decisions second. In the age of industrialization, people moved to the job and lived where they could. In the creative and innovation economy, which is global in nature, work can be done virtually anywhere. This allows the person to move where they want to live and the work follows them.

Read the rest here:For South Florida to draw vibrant work force, lifestyle issues need fixing — South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com