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Immigrants in UK – 6 Facts about social and economic characteristics by length of residence
2011 Census data is analysed to explore differences in socio-economic characteristics between UK-born and different non UK-born populations over time. Talking points include qualifications, occupation, English language proficiency and national identity. 1. Of those born in China, the USA and Poland who were resident in the UK, a larger proportion arrived in the UK in 2007-11 … Continue reading
Annoying Coworkers – 7 Tips for handling them
If you are struggling to maintain your sanity in a workplace filled with coworkers who may be annoying, depressing, or downright rude to you, below are seven tips to make your 9-5 a little more bearable. 1.Keep Calm. 2.Relocate. 3.Work from home. 4.Try a different schedule. 5.Dress in power suits. 6.Kill Them with Kindness. 7.If … Continue reading
Unemployment in Europe – Latest economic forecasts are grim
The European Commission’s latest economic forecasts are grim. Overall, growth for the eurozone is expected to be 1.1% this year, down from the 1.7% in the spring forecast. On the unemployment front the report took an even more negative tone. Labour market conditions are expected to improve very gradually, with unemployment falling from 11.5% today to 10.8% … Continue reading
Volkswagen in China – Aims to create about 5,500 new jobs at its new component plant
Located in the Tianjin Economic Technological Development Area (TEDA) in North-East China, the plant is the 107th of the Volkswagen Group and has been built at an initial investment of 265 million (RMB 2.2 billion) to boost economic activity in Northern China. By 2019, it aims to create about 5,500 new jobs in the region. … Continue reading
Singapore – 12,700 Employers registered with National Jobs Bank
80 per cent of employers are actively posting job vacancies, and the Workforce Development Agency will continue to work with various stakeholders to drive the adoption and use of the Jobs Bank among employers, said Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at 12,700 employers registered with National Jobs … Continue reading
Canada – Ensuring jobs for veterans is an obligation survey finds
The vast majority of Canadians believe we have an obligation to ensure veterans find meaningful employment after their military service. The exact number has hit an all-time high of 96 per cent, up from 94 per cent last year, and 90 per cent in 2008. The annual Nanos national Remembrance Day survey, released today by … Continue reading
Rolls-Royce – To cut 2,600 staff, mostly in the Aerospace division
British engineer Rolls-Royce (RR.L) plans to cut 2,600 jobs to save money and has replaced its finance director, aiming to restore confidence following two profit warnings in eight months. The world’s second-largest maker of aircraft engines said the job cuts, which will mostly come in the Aerospace division and will take 18 months to complete, … Continue reading
Delayed Retirement – 34% of workers under 40 believe it is restricting their career opportunities Towers Watson finds
Retirement patterns are changing in the U.S. and in many other countries as well. During the mid-to-late 20th century, labor force participation rates dropped for older workers and rose for younger ones. These trends have recently reversed, especially among men and younger workers. The reversal is expected to continue, according to Towers Watson’s 2013/2014 Global … Continue reading
Regional Labour Markets in Europe – A Map
Employment rates The EU-28’s economically active population (also called the labour force) was composed of 242.2 million persons aged 15–74 in 2012, among which 216.9 million were employed and 25.3 million were unemployed (in search of work and available to work). To meet the Europe 2020 employment rate target an average increase of 0.8 points … Continue reading
US – The overall employment ratio in major metro areas was lower in 2013 than in 2007
In 2007, about 79 million of 106 million adults aged 25 to 64 in the nation’s 100 largest metro areas were working, equating to an employment ratio of 74.8 percent (Figure 1). This ratio dipped in 2010 to 72 percent, as 1 million fewer adults were working that year, even though their overall numbers had … Continue reading
Scotiabank – To cut 1,500 jobs
Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) warns that it’s cutting the equivalent of 1,500 jobs companywide – about two-thirds of them in Canada – and taking a number of accounting measures that will cut about $341 million from its profit for the fourth quarter. Despite the magnitude of the announcement, the bank said it remains on track to meet … Continue reading
Sprint – To cut 2000 jobs
Sprint Corp (S.N) announced on Monday it will fire 2,000 employees and it cut its 2014 adjusted earnings forecast as the company attempts to reduce costs and turn around several quarters of losses. The layoffs are expected to lower labor costs by $400 million a year and are the latest job cuts by the third … Continue reading
How do you hire? An answer by Brian Chesky of Airbnb
How do you hire? What do you look for, and what questions do you ask? For every hire, you need a very specific thesis of what you’re looking for, and it has to be simple. It can’t be a bunch of responsibilities; it’s got to be a word, or a mantra, and it has to … Continue reading
LinkedIn – The World’s 100 Most InDemand Employers: in 2014
The most sought-after employers in the World based on billions of interactions from LinkedIn’s 300M+ members. via The World’s 100 Most InDemand Employers: 2014.
Australia – Vocational education and training (Infographics)
This infographic provides a snapshot of Australia’s publicly funded vocational education and training sector. It presents statistics about student characteristics, qualifications completed, where and what students studied, and participation rates. Statistics about young people’s participation in education and training is also presented. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Snapshot of vocational … Continue reading
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