Job Market Monitor
Michel Cournoyer
UK – The graduate job market in 2016
The graduate economy recovered quickly in 2014–15, so the graduate jobs market is now seeing significant shortages in some areas. If anything, they will be even more central to the UK graduate labour market in 2016. We now have widespread graduate shortages across a range of key sectors, such as engineering, building and construction, teaching, … Continue reading
62 people own the same as half the world, reveals Oxfam Davos report | Oxfam International
The Oxfam report An Economy for the 1%, shows that the wealth of the poorest half of the world’s population has fallen by a trillion dollars since 2010, a drop of 41 percent. This has occurred despite the global population increasing by around 400 million people during that period. Meanwhile, the wealth of the richest 62 … Continue reading
Unemployment Insurance in US – The President’s proposal
The President’s proposal contains three core elements: Protecting Workers with Wage Insurance: The President’s plan would ensure workers have access to wage insurance that would replace half of lost wages, up to $10,000 over two years. Displaced workers making less than $50,000 who were with their prior employer for at least three years would be … Continue reading
Les chômeurs au Québec – Les 35-44 ans seraient analphabètes à 97% !
Réveil brutal en lisant mes premiers courriels en 2016 : la majorité des chômeurs seraient analphabètes fonctionnels. Et la situation est plus dramatique au Québec qu’ailleurs au Canada. Ce douloureux constat est décrit dans un Bulletin de décembre 2015 du Collège Lionel-Groulx, que m’a transmis Michel Simard, le directeur de la formation continue de l’établissement. Le bulletin … Continue reading
Career Moves to Make in Your 30s – The 5 top
Take these five steps to put yourself on track for expanded responsibilities. 1. Bolster Leadership Skills 2. Foster Peer Relationships 3. Keep Ex-Bosses In Your Corner 4. Manage Your Public Image 5. Upgrade Your Industry Efforts Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at 5 Best Career Moves to Make in Your 30s … Continue reading
Foreign seasonal workers for in US – Would nearly double
The seasonal worker provision, sought by a coalition of industry groups that include hotels, restaurants, ski and beach resorts, construction companies and seafood processors, allows U.S. companies to bring in far more than the 66,000 workers a year that have been permitted to obtain visas in the past. The H-2B visa program does not include farm workers. The Departments of Labor … Continue reading
The 2015 job market in US before the last report
Overall, they will show a labor market that continues to recover from the Great Recession. At the same time, a lack of progress on a number of fronts will suggest some serious longer-term problems, which existed before 2008 but were exacerbated by the recession and the slow (though steady) recovery since then. First, the good … Continue reading
Your CV – Don’t forget the basics
Don’t lessen the impact of the content of your CV by not paying attention to the basic rules – here’s a reminder: No more than two pages. Less is more – make sure it is not text dense, and allow plenty of white space around the text to make it easy to read. Use bullet … Continue reading
Working From Home – The 10 biggest advantages and top 5 mistakes
The 10 Biggest Advantages to Working From Home Are… Most people prefer working from home. There are so many benefits — from higher productivity — to being able to exercise and eat whenever you want , to being able to work in your underwear. However, some things are more important than others. The following are the most appreciated benefits, from … Continue reading
Older Long-Term Unemployed – What HR recruiters say
In confidential interviews, HR recruiters have told me that in the absence of a referral, older long-term unemployed job seekers often face an uphill battle when competing with currently-working younger applicants. Research confirms that the likelihood of an employer inviting a job seeker for an interview is lower for someone with relevant experience but long-term … Continue reading
US – In 2014, 87.4 million people 16 years and older neither worked nor looked for work
In 2014, 87.4 million people 16 years and older neither worked nor looked for work at any time during the year. Of this group, 38.5 million people reported retirement as the main reason for not working. About 16.3 million people were ill or had a disability, and 16.0 million were attending school. Another 13.5 million … Continue reading
Freelance economy and the future of work
Are these types of platforms an economic boon to workers who want a flexible way togenerate income? Or are they the latest sign of worsening income inequality and a fraying safety net for workers? The answer is a little bit of both. Recent research from the McKinsey Global Institute examined the economic potential associated with … Continue reading
Millennials in US in 2015 – The largest generation
Millennials continue to make headlines, including on our Fact Tank posts. Our research showed that this confident, politically independent generation not only overtook Generation X as the largest generation in the U.S. workforce, but also overtook Baby Boomers in population size – two big milestones that resonated with our audience. Source: Top Fact Tank data of 2015 | Pew Research Center
Productive – 6 Sleep Habits
Those who are most productive know the importance of hitting the sack, and they have particular sleeping habits that we should all mimic. They don’t need an alarm clock They get proper sleep They get to bed at the same time every night They take naps They avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed They pay … Continue reading
Québec – Les travailleurs âgés ont tendance à travailler plus longtemps qu’avant
Depuis quelques années, constatent les chercheurs, les travailleurs expérimentés ont tendance à travailler plus longtemps qu’avant. Ils expliquent cette hausse par trois facteurs : une hausse du degré de scolarité, des régimes de retraite moins généreux et des changements dans la nature du travail (physiquement moins exigeants). Or, ces changements devraient se poursuivre au cours des prochaines … Continue reading
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