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The Change Readiness Index (CRI) – The ranking
The Change Readiness Index (CRI) is an important contribution to the development debate, reflecting KPMG’s commitment to new approaches and insights. The CRI is about creating and measuring capacity for change and resilience at all levels and in all spheres of society. In the third edition since its launch in 2012, the CRI offers refined … Continue reading
State and Local Government in US – 73 percent hiring
For the second year in a row, state and local governments are hiring. In a survey of state and local government human resources managers, 73 percent reported hiring employees in the past year (up from 66 percent in last year’s survey), and 54 percent hired more people than they did in 2013. At the same … Continue reading
Persons with a Disability in US – 17.1 percent were employed vs 64.6 percent for those without
In 2014, 17.1 percent of persons with a disability were employed, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In contrast, the employment-population ratio for those without a disability was 64.6 percent. The ratio for persons with a disability declined by 0.5 percentage point from 2013 to 2014, while the ratio for those with no disability increased by 0.6 … Continue reading
Canada – Unionization rates is falling
The Canadian trade union movement grew out of the industrialization of the economy at the end of the 19th Century. At that time, unions were predominately a male domain and remained so until the 1960s. Today, a union member is slightly more likely to be a woman, and working in an office, school or hospital, … Continue reading
Australia – More than five million jobs gone to computerisation and automation in 10 to 15 years
More than five million jobs, almost 40 per cent of Australian jobs that exist today, have a moderate to high likelihood of disappearing in the next 10 to 15 years due to technological advancements, a CEDA report being released today has found. Australia and the world is on the cusp of a new but very … Continue reading
Internship in US – 70.8 Percent of employers want to convert students into full-time, entry-level employees survey finds
Key findings PROGRAM STRUCTURE Nearly all respondents to this survey had a formal internship program (92.0 percent). Less than half had a co-op program (45.1 percent). The primary focus of most employers’ internship and co-op programs is to convert students into full-time, entry-level employees (70.8 percent and 62.6 percent, respectively). Very few employers required their … Continue reading
Skills Gap in UK Digital and Creative Sector – 1.2 Million new workers needed between 2012 and 2022
The UK digital and creative sector has grown rapidly in recent years. It contributes almost nine per cent of total UK GVA and employs 2.1 million people. Digitisation of the wider economy is driving extremely strong demand for digital services, and the recent widening of tax relief has stimulated very strong growth in certain areas … Continue reading
Contingent Workforce in US – More likely to have no high school degree and have low family income.
The size of the contingent workforce as a proportion of the total U.S. employed labor force can range widely, depending on how it is defined. Narrower definitions generally focus on employment that is temporary, and can result in estimates of less than 5 percent. Broader definitions include various employment arrangements, such as on-call, part-time, and … Continue reading
Online talent platforms could add $2.7 trillion McKinsey finds
Labor markets around the world haven’t kept pace with rapid shifts in the global economy, and their inefficiencies have taken a heavy toll. Millions of people cannot find work, even as sectors from technology to healthcare struggle to fill open positions. Many who do work feel overqualified or underutilized. These issues translate into costly wasted … Continue reading
2015 US College Graduate – Only 15 percent want to work for a large-size company
This year’s college grads are more practical and job-ready than any crop in recent memory. But many of them are indicating they don’t want to work for your type of company. New grads have strengthened their link in the overall talent supply chain while many employers have not. Are you ready to meet that challenge? Only … Continue reading
Persistent Poverty in the UK – 4.6 million people in 2013
This article provides analysis on people in persistent poverty and their associated characteristics. It shows that: In 2013, 7.8% of the UK population were considered to be in persistent income poverty, equivalent to around 4.6 million people. Persistent poverty is defined as being in relative income poverty both in the current year and at least two out of … Continue reading
Short-Term International Migration in UK – 53,000 international visits were made to England and Wales for 3 to 12 months for employment
This section explores patterns of short-term international migration for 3 to 12 months for employment (including those looking for a job). There are 2 definitions of “employment” to consider: employment as defined by the UN (henceforth referred to as “employment”) refers to the UN definition of employment, which includes migrants going to a definite new job, … Continue reading
Overqualified and Underutilized – Online talent platforms can ease these problems says McKinsey
Labor markets around the world have not kept pace with rapid shifts in the global economy, and their inefficiencies take a heavy toll. Millions of people cannot find work, yet sectors from technology to health care cannot find people to fill open positions. Many who do work feel overqualified or underutilized. Online talent platforms can … Continue reading
Federal Reserve Board’s Survey – Forty-nine percent of part-time workers and 36 percent of all workers would prefer to work more hours
As the economy of the United States continues to rebound from the Great Recession, the well-being of households and consumers provides important infor- mation about the scope and pace of the economic recovery. In order to monitor the financial and eco- nomic status of American consumers, the Federal Reserve Board began conducting the Survey of … Continue reading
Retirement in US – Social Security provides most of the income for about half of households age 65 and older
Many retirees and workers approaching retirement have limited financial resources. About half of households age 55 and older have no retirement savings (such as in a 401(k) plan or an IRA). According to GAO’s analysis of the 2013 Survey of Consumer Finances, many older households without retirement savings have few other resources, such as a … Continue reading
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