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US – A boom in health care jobs
Evidence confirms the demand for health care professionals, and it’s not just for physicians and nurses but for medical records processing specialists, lab technicians, informational technology support experts and more. A confluence of factors is at work, but two stand out: The aging of the baby boom generation, and the passage of the health care … Continue reading
Manufacturing jobs are shrinking everywhere
The decline in manufacturing jobs isn’t confined to the (now) rich world. According to the Groningen Growth and Development Center, manufacturing jobs in Brazil climbed as a proportion of total employment from 12 percent in 1950 to 16 percent in 1986. Since then it’s slid to around 13 percent. In India, manufacturing accounted for 10 percent of … Continue reading
UK Computer Games Programmers – A brain drain ?
UK computer games programmers are increasingly being head-hunted by companies based in the US and Canada according to Procorre, an international professional services consultancy that operates across 120 countries. Te company is warning of a ‘brain drain’ of UK IT talent as over 50 per cent of the online gaming job adverts aimed at UK … Continue reading
US – New jobs aren’t worth moving
Americans are moving less—and not as far—because it’s not nearly as worthwhile economically. Most moves are local, from neighborhood to neighborhood in the same city or county, and are largely driven by seeking better housing or more proximity to family and friends. But long-distance moves between states are different. These interstate moves are typically driven … Continue reading
Unemployed in Canada ? Get a job fast says Macleans
Despite many economic indicators improving since the start of the recession, Canada has a significant long-term unemployment problem that is not improving. Statistics Canada’s Table 282-0047 contains detailed monthly data on the number of Canadian unemployed for a specific period of time. While there have been improvements in some labour market indicators, the number of people who … Continue reading
Why Social Work is Important (Infographic)
The range of ailments and bad situations in which social workers help is astounding. With over 600,000 in the US today, there’s more need for even more social workers than ever.[1] What do they do? Support communities in need (including those dealing with…): Poverty Discrimination Abuse Addiction Physical illness Divorce Loss Unemployment Educational problems Disability … Continue reading
The Talent War – UK vs US for games developers
The UK may be best known for over-paid bankers and phone-hacking tabloids, but actually one of our most successful industries is video games. In 2011, according to a study by the Association for UK Interactive Entertainment, the industry was worth £2.52bn, and was projected to grow by 10% between 2010 and 2014, faster than the … Continue reading
Digital Skills in UK – Education failing say 18 to 30-year-olds
The education system is failing to provide young people with the digital skills they need to succeed in the world of work, according to 18 to 30-year-olds. The research, compiled by Tata Consultancy Services and ThinkYoung, found 63% of the 500 young people surveyed in 28 EU countries don’t believe education prepared them for the … Continue reading
Jobless Claims in US – The 4-week average is close to normal levels for an expansion
From the official press release: In the week ending April 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 329,000, an increase of 24,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 304,000 to 305,000. The 4-week moving average was 316,750, an increase of 4,750 from … Continue reading
HR in Canada – Businesses aren’t prepared for today’s challenges says Deloitte Report
Significant uncertainty exists in Human Resources’ (HR) ability to address and respond to the challenges of today’s multigenerational, borderless and technologically savvy workforce, according to the results of Deloitte’s 2014 Human Capital Trends survey of 133 Canadian HR and business leaders. Respondents recognized the need to take action on critical issues including leadership … Continue reading
Canada – A job more than a career says 58% to Careerbuilder.ca
A majority of Canadians feel their employment is just a job, according to a survey. The Careerbuilder.ca survey finds that 58% of workers feel that they have a job as opposed to a career (42%). Nearly one-quarter (23%) of Canadian workers say they plan to change jobs this year, up from 17% last year. via … Continue reading
US Stay-at-Home Mothers – Their number rose to 29% in 2012 finds Pew Research
The share of mothers who do not work outside the home rose to 29% in 2012, up from a modern-era low of 23% in 1999, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of government data.1 This rise over the past dozen years represents the reversal of a long-term decline in “stay-at-home” mothers that had … Continue reading
Skilled Immigrants to Canada – An ‘express entry’ in 2015
The Canadian government is forging ahead with a new immigration system that will offer “express entry” to qualified immigrants starting in 2015 as a way to help fill open jobs for which there are no available Canadian workers. Express Entry, formerly known as Expression of Interest, will be “a swifter path to Canada that will … Continue reading
US – 59% are worried about not having enough money for retirement finds Gallup
A firm majority of Americans, 59%, are worried about not having enough money for retirement, surpassing eight other financial matters. A majority of Americans have reported being “very” or “moderately” worried about retirement savings every year since 2001, illustrating that saving for retirement disquiets Americans in both good and bad economic times. via Retirement Remains … Continue reading
Taiwan – March unemployment down at 4.03%
Taiwan had 463,000 jobless citizens in March 2014, equivalent to an unemployment rate of 4.03%, which dropped 0.06ppt sequentially and 0.14ppt on year, according to the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS). Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Taiwan March unemployment down, says DGBAS.
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