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The Happiest Jobs – Engineers closely followed by teachers and nurses the Guardian finds
Engineers have the happiest job in the world, closely followed by teachers and nurses, according to analysis carried out by the Guardian. We looked at nine different surveys conducted to find the occupations that make us happiest, and then did our own survey of these surveys, looking for the professions that appeared most often in … Continue reading
Immigrant Women in US – 21.2 million or 51 percent of the overall foreign-born population,
Following a history of majority male migration through the mid-20th century, women have migrated to the United States in large numbers as a result of the emphasis on family reunification ushered in by the 1965 Immigration Act. Female immigrants represent 51 percent of the overall foreign-born population, with 21.2 million immigrant women residing in the … Continue reading
The “Middle-Skill” Jobs in US – How to fill the gap
Over the past decade many economists have warned that the middle of the labor market is hollowing out. Traditional middle-skill jobs—like construction, production, and clerical jobs that require little formal education—are disappearing. But new analysis from Economic Studies Visiting Fellow Harry Holzer uncovers growth in the middle of the labor market that many have overlooked. … Continue reading
US – Government jobs 630,000 below early stages of recession level
The Labor Department’s latest report signaled that a broader economic slowdown is taking place after job growth ticked up last year. The economy added just 126,000 jobs last month — the lowest tally in more than a year. While the new estimates were disappointing, they’re hardly anything out of the ordinary for the public sector. … Continue reading
US Demographics – The “diversity explosion”
Brookings Senior Fellow William Frey estimates that by the year 2044 whites will no longer be a majority in the U.S. In his book, “Diversity Explosion,” Frey highlights that this demographic shift will have a profound impact on U.S. society, politics, and economics. In the latest Brookings Essay, former Brookings Fellow Jennifer Bradley tackles whether … Continue reading
UK – Youth unemployment and the legacy of austerity
A Youth Guarantee was adopted by the European Council in June 2013, based on successful schemes in Finland and Austria. Member States are encouraged to take an active role in securing the future of their young generations by engaging educational providers, employers, public authorities and trade unions to ensure that young people have the advice, … Continue reading
US – 2.8 million are currently employed in temporary help services NELP finds
The employment services industry, which includes both temporary staffing agencies and more permanent employee leasing firms, is expected to rank among the fastest-growing sectors in the country in the next decade. Staffing work is one part of a larger story about the declining middle class in our country. More and more, major corporations are separating … Continue reading
US – Top industries for 2015 graduates
With graduation right around the corner, millions of young Americans are preparing to enter the workforce. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, postsecondary institutions are expected to confer an estimated 1.8 million bachelor’s degrees in 2015. If associate degrees are included, the number of total graduates will extend to about 2.8 million, up … Continue reading
Action is needed to secure future livelihoods in developed and emerging economies, says the OECD Development Centre – OECD
Securing Livelihoods For All: Foresight for Action, a report that uses a foresight approach to develop five possible livelihood landscapes for the world in 2030, shows that vulnerability and the risk of falling back into extreme poverty remain high in the face of a changing global context. In most developing regions, 80% of people feel … Continue reading
From India to UN and More – A Guide to Careers in International Affairs & Relations
Guess Post by Saurabh Tyagi : There is a number of burning international issues such as terrorism, border disputes that demand a lot of public attention. However, when we think about these issues, there is also a thought about people who work in this area, who make the very important decisions on behalf of the entire country. … Continue reading
US March 2015 Job Report – Slowdown in employment growth (126,000)
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 126,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services, health care, and retail trade, while mining lost jobs. Household Survey Data In March, the unemployment rate held at … Continue reading
Baby Boomers in US – Held 11.7 jobs from age 18 to age 48, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The average person born in the latter years of the baby boom (1957-1964) held 11.7 jobs from age 18 to age 48, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nearly half of these jobs were held from ages 18 to 24. These findings are from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979; a survey … Continue reading
The Global Talent War – US is far behind Business Roundtable finds
Most Americans agree that the future of the U.S. economy depends on the ability of its businesses to compete globally. One of the key factors that allow U.S. employers to grow their businesses and create new jobs is their ability to recruit and retain talent from other countries. How well does the current U.S. employment-based … Continue reading
Telecommuting continues to gain traction in workplaces FlexJobs finds
Telecommuting continues to gain traction in workplaces around the country and the world, with the majority of companies integrating remote work options into their more traditional on-site work environments. However, there is a small but exciting trend of companies that embrace remote work as a fundamental part of their business model. These organizations allow all (or … Continue reading
European immigration in UK – They cost to government £408.12 per second and contribute £463.35 per second in revenues
This report has been commissioned by Rapid Formations to develop a firm understanding of European migrants who choose to settle in the United Kingdom and assess whether they pose any impact on the UK’s economic stability. Overall, research suggests that migrants from the European Union pose a statistically significant net benefit to UK public finances … Continue reading
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