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Job Report in US (February 2022) – Employment rose by 678,000 and unemployment down to 3.8 percent
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 678,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, health care, and construction. Household Survey Data In February, the unemployment rate edged down … Continue reading
Good jobs in Scotland – More than two thirds of children in poverty live in working households
This research aims to inform the development of the Poverty and Inequality Commission’s (PIC) advice and recommendations on how the Scottish Government can support the creation of more ‘good jobs’ and reduce in-work poverty as part of the next Child Poverty Delivery Plan. ‘Good jobs’ are defined as secure and meaningful work, with fair pay … Continue reading
Le Travail au Québec – Près de 6 sur 10 accepteraient une baisse de salaire pour un emploi qui offrirait des semaines de quatre jours
Dans le cadre du Forum économique de la relève d’affaires 2022, le Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ) a présenté les résultats de l’édition 2022 du projet de recherche et de concertation Travaillons ensemble, qui brosse un portrait global des intérêts et des besoins des jeunes en ce qui a trait aux … Continue reading
Newly Arrived Teachers in Sweden – The Fast Track programme to answer the shortage
In 2016, the government-funded Fast Track for Newly Arrived Teachers and Preschool Teachers programme was introduced in Sweden. The initiative stemmed from a shortage of teachers and preschool teachers alongside a relatively large number of educated and experienced teachers among newly arrived immigrants. This study uses both qualitative and quantitative data to present the participants’ … Continue reading
Work in US – COVID-19 continues to reshape it
As more workplaces reopen, most teleworkers say they are working from home by choice rather than necessity Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, roughly six-in-ten U.S. workers who say their jobs can mainly be done from home (59%) are working from home all or most of the time. The vast majority of these workers … Continue reading
Job Report in US (January 2022) – Employment rose by 467,000 and unemployment little changed at 4.0
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 467,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment growth continued in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in retail trade, and in transportation and warehousing. Household Survey Data Both the unemployment rate, at … Continue reading
The Great Resignation in US- Job openings and quits rate are little changed (December 2021)
The number of job openings was little changed at 10.9 million on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires and total separations decreased to 6.3 million and 5.9 million, respectively. Within separations, the quits rate was little changed at 2.9 percent. The layoffs and discharges rate was … Continue reading
Labor Mismatches in US – Three steps to take
Job openings remain dramatically higher than prepandemic levels. Yet the December unemployment data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that a disproportionate number of minorities, younger workers, and people without four-year degrees remain unemployed. This mismatch may seem intractable, but I’m optimistic from my conversations with CEOs that today’s business leaders can close … Continue reading
Requalification verte au Canada – Presque toutes les professions vulnérables peuvent passer à l’économie propre à la suite d’une année de formation
La nature du travail est en train de changer au Canada. Notre climat aussi. Pouvons-nous relever ces deux défis? Au Canada, un salarié sur cinq occupe un emploi qui présente un risque considérable d’automatisation. Pour ces employés, il n’existe que peu ou pas d’options de réorientation vers des professions à plus faible risque sans un … Continue reading
Unemployment in Europe (December 2021) – At 7,0% in euro area, the lowest level since the official Eurostat statistics agency began compiling data in April 1998
In December 2021, the euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 7.0%, down from 7.1% in November 2021 and from 8.2% in December 2020. The EU unemployment rate was 6.4% in December 2021, down from 6.5% in November 2021 and from 7.5% in December 2020. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the … Continue reading
Truck Drivers in Canada – Seeking solutions to labour shortage
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and other key stakeholders participated today in the National Supply Chain Summit hosted by Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra to deal with the key challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s supply chains and the actions and strategies required to support a robust economic recovery. CTA provided the Government of Canada with the … Continue reading
Employment Cost Index in US (2021 Q04) – Employers spent 4% more on wages and benefits
Compensation costs for civilian workers increased 4.0 percent for the 12-month period ending in December 2021 and increased 2.5 percent in December 2020. Wages and salaries increased 4.5 percent for the 12-month period ending in December 2021 and increased 2.6 percent for the 12-month period ending in December 2020. Benefit costs increased 2.8 percent over the year and … Continue reading
International Students in Canada – An increasing number have engaged in the labour market over the past decade
The number of international students has grown considerably worldwide, primarily from developing countries to Western developed countries. In recent years, Canada has led other major Western countries in the growth of international students. The opportunity for international students to work in Canada after graduation and to potentially become permanent residents, and ultimately Canadian citizens, is … Continue reading
Truck Driver Shortage in US – Will hit a historic high of just over 80,000 drivers in 2021
The American Trucking Associations estimates that in 2021 the truck driver shortage will hit a historic high of just over 80,000 drivers. This figure is the difference between the number of drivers currently in the market and the optimal number of drivers based on freight demand. While all sectors in the industry struggle with finding … Continue reading
Salary trends in Canada – 65% of workers are seriously considering leaving their current role
Did you know more than half of your team is ready to resign and move onto their next opportunity? Our Salary Guide reveals that 65% of workers are seriously considering leaving their current role, meanwhile 40% of you also told us you’re losing talent to higher pay being offered somewhere else. The great reset to … Continue reading
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