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UK – Employment rates much higher with at least one qualification compared with no qualifications
Fewer than half (48.5%) of those with no qualifications were in employment compared with around 8 in 10 (80.7%) of those with at least one qualification. Those with no qualifications were most likely to work in ‘elementary’ (28.0%) and ‘machine operatives’ (18.1%) occupations. In general, as the level of qualification increased, so did the employment … Continue reading
Not Working in US – From the highest employment rates among developed nations to the bottom of the list
Working, in America, is in decline. The share of prime-age men — those 25 to 54 years old — who are not working has more than tripled since the late 1960s, to 16 percent. More recently, since the turn of the century, the share of women without paying jobs has been rising, too. The United … Continue reading
Unemployment in Latin America and the Caribbean – Has continued to fall but will rise from 2015 says ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) today reported an unusual pattern in the urban unemployment rate in Latin America and the Caribbean during 2014, which continued to fall despite the economic slowdown. However, the Organization warned that slow growth has begun to impact the labour market. “There are warning signs,” said Elizabeth Tinoco, ILO Regional Director … Continue reading
Cloud Computing Jobs in US – 3.9 million jobs
There are 3.9 million jobs in the U.S. affiliated with cloud computing today with 384,478 in IT alone. The median salary for IT professionals with cloud computing experience is $90,950 and the median salary for positions that pay over $100,000 a year is $116,950. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Where … Continue reading
Automation, jobs, and the future of work – There’s always painful dislocation
The topic of job displacement has, throughout US history, ignited frustration over technological advances and their tendency to make traditional jobs obsolete; artisans protested textile mills in the early 19th century, for example… A conversation Reid Hoffman: If you look at most of the automation, it comes down to man–machine combinations. And all productivity means … Continue reading
November Job Report in Canada – Employment was little changed
Following two months of notable gains, employment was little changed in November. The unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 6.6%. Compared with November 2013, employment increased by 146,000 (+0.8%), with part-time and full-time work up 1.9% and 0.6% respectively. Over the same period, the total number of hours worked was little changed (+0.1%). In the six months to November, employment grew by … Continue reading
November Job Report in US – Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 321,000, highest since January 2012
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 321,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains were widespread, led by growth in professional and business services, retail trade, health care, and manufacturing. Household Survey Data In November, the unemployment rate held at 5.8 … Continue reading
Healthcare in US – The best jobs for 2015
Job prospects across the entire healthcare sector are expected to grow through the next decade as more Americans gain access to health insurance and providers add staff to meet the demands, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Healthcare employment remained strong through the recession, and has continued to grow this year, with … Continue reading
Ex US Congressman – A tough time landing a new job
Lawmakers serving their final days in Congress might have a tough time landing a new job on K Street, headhunters for the lobbying industry tell The Hill. The current job market in the influence industry is the toughest in years, several headhunters said, with former lawmakers facing stiff competition for a limited number of high-ranking … Continue reading
The Class of 2015 in US – Employers expect to hire 8.3 percent more new college graduates
Employers expect to hire 8.3 percent more new college graduates from the Class of 2015 for their U.S. operations than they did from the Class of 2014, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Employers taking part in NACE’s Job Outlook 2015 survey cited company growth and attrition … Continue reading
Disabled in Canada – The employment rate aged for 25 to 64 was 49% in 2011 compared with 79% for those without a disability
The employment rate of Canadians aged 25 to 64 with disabilities was 49% in 2011, compared with 79% for Canadians without a disability. Among those with a ‘very severe’ disability, the employment rate was 26%. Canadians with disabilities include those with a physical or mental disability related to seeing, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, development, psychological/mental disorders or memory. More than two … Continue reading
ADP US National Employment Report, November 2014 – 208,000 jobs in the private sector
Private sector employment increased by 208,000 jobs from October to November according to the November ADP National Employment Report®. Broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, the ADP National Employment Report is produced by ADP®, a leading global provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, in collaboration with Moody’s Analytics. The report, … Continue reading
Full Employment – The case for Paid Vacation
If we can’t take steps to increase the demand for labor, we can go the other way and try to reduce the supply. Specifically, we can try to increase the number of people employed by reducing the average number of hours worked. That should not sound far out. This is exactly the route taken by … Continue reading
Europe – Unemployment rate was 11.5% in October 2014, 21.6% for youth
The euro area (EA18) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5% in October 2014, stable compared with September 2014 , but down from 11.9% in October 2013. The EU28 unemployment rate was 10.0% in October 2014, also stable compared with September 2014 and down from 10.7% in October 2013. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical … Continue reading
Singapore – Employment rate at record level
A Manpower Ministry report released on Friday (Nov 28) showed Singapore’s employment rate rose to an all-time high of 79.7 per cent this year – up slightly from the 79 per cent in 2013. The labour market saw an increase in women and older workers. Employees, especially low-wage workers, also drew higher salaries. More Singaporeans … Continue reading
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