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India | Telecom | Enormous Potential Job Losses
The potential job losses in the Indian telecom industry are “enormous” in the wake of 2G licence cancellations and many of the affected entities have started trimming their workforce, according to HR experts. “Most of the companies whose 2G licences were cancelled are reducing their workforce. This is happening at all levels Only people at … Continue reading
U.S. Public Employees | More Layoffs
Public-sector employees tended to have more job security, which in some ways helps during weak economic climates, as their steady demand for goods and services spread through the economy. The recent trend, conversely, can make things worse. “If public-sector employment had grown since June 2009 by the average amount it grew in the three previous … Continue reading
U.N. | First World Happiness Report Launched
The happiest countries in the world are all in Northern Europe (Denmark, Norway, Finland, Netherlands). Their average life evaluation score is 7.6 on a 0-to-10 scale. The least happy countries are all poor countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (Togo, Benin, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone) with average life evaluation scores of 3.4. But it is not … Continue reading
U.S. | From Unemployment Insurance to Employment Insurance
Pennsylvania millionaire Gene Epstein’s Hire Just One project proposes redirecting unemployment checks to employers as a payroll subsidy reports Newsy. via Newsy | Philanthropist Pitches Jobs Plan to Congress | Multisource Video News Analysis.
Amazing Numbers About Today’s Job Market
Morgan House indentifies 50 Amazing Numbers About Today’s Economy on fool.com. Here is a sample of some of those related to the Job Market, in no particular order. 49. According to economist Tyler Cowen, “Thirty years ago, college graduates made 40 percent more than high school graduates, but now the gap is about 83 percent.” 48. Of all … Continue reading
Canada | West | Worker shortage looms again
Remember the bumper sticker from the ‘80s, “Please God, let there be another oil boom. I promise not to piss it all away the next time.” That, of course, was two booms ago. Now we are on the cusp, the very beginning of the third. We seem to be getting smarter at this, but not … Continue reading
Job Report | There is more work to be done says the White House | Bernanke is Right
The Employment Situation in March | The White House There is more work to be done, but today’s employment report provides further evidence that the economy is continuing to recover from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. It is critical that we continue to make smart investments that strengthen our economy and lay a … Continue reading
Which OECD country is the busiest ?
Mexico is 1st and Canada is 4th. U.S. is below average. This is coming from: Who’s busiest: working hours and household chores across OECD published on OECD site. The overall picture “Mexicans work longer days than anyone else in OECD countries, devoting 10 hours to paid and unpaid work, such as cleaning or cooking at … Continue reading
Older workers | Productivity : Average age-productivity profile of individual workers is increasing until age 65
“Older workers are often thought to be less productive” write Axel Börsch-Supan and Matthias Weiss in PRODUCTIVITY AND AGE: EVIDENCE FROM WORK TEAMS AT THE ASSEMBLY LINE published on mea.uni-mannheim.de. “This impression is widespread and implicit in many discussions about aging, even in our economic textbooks. Often regarded as an established fact, it has profound implications for personnel … Continue reading
Welfare to Work | The Case of Northern Ireland
Ann Marie Gray and Goretti Horgan “outline issues relating to the implementation and impact of the most recent Welfare to Work policy in Northern Ireland.” in Welfare to Work published by ARK, ACCESS RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE, Northern Ireland. “The focus on work as the route out of poverty is reflected in the policies and measures introduced since 1997.” … Continue reading
Employability | Microsoft | US : Elevate America report offers lessons on employability
Microsoft’s Elevate America programs focus on “providing technology skills training, and resources to help people find employment.” reports Andrea L. Taylor Director of Community Affairs in North America, Microsoft on blogs.technet.com. The programs includes those initiatives: A veterans initiative helps U.S. veterans to transition from military to civilian employment. A community initiative focuses on working in … Continue reading
Education | Pakistan : 1 in 10 of the world’s primary school-age children not in school
“What is the real story of education in Pakistan’s Northern Areas, or Gilgit-Bultistan, as it is now called? “ asks Rebecca Winthrop in Pakistan Does Have an Education Crisis Despite Questions About Mortenson’s Three Cups of Tea on brookings.edu. “Contrary to the Three Cups of Tea portrayal of Gilgit-Bultistan as a place with little educational … Continue reading
OECD | Vocational Education and Training : Strengths, Challenges and Recommendation: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China , Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Korea, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States (South Carolina and Texas)
The OECD publishes a series of summary sheets on education and training (VET) in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile (also in Spanish), China (also in Chinese) , Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Korea, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States (South Carolina and Texas). Each of them deals with strengths, challenges and advances recommendations. Australia … Continue reading
How to Promote Your Liberal Arts Major on the Job Market
bestuniversities.com proposes 10 Ways to Promote Your Liberal Arts Major on the Job Market adding “a liberal arts degree is one of the most diverse and intellectually stimulating educations a student can earn today.” Here are the propositions: Highlight Your Interpersonal Skills Describe Your Adaptability Show Your Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills Promote Teamwork Show Your Written and … Continue reading
History Degree | Employability : History students consider that degree provides important transferable skills
In his report International Students in History: A Comparative Study of First-Year Transition, 2009-2010, M.H.Beals surveys students on the impact of their higher education in History on their employability. Students were asked about whether or not their history degree would help them to get a job after graduation, either indirectly or directly. The Indirect Value of a … Continue reading
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