This 50 - minute lesson plan helps students examine the relationship between education attainment and earning potential, develop a budget, and explore changes
in labor market trends.
Not exact matches
«For these companies, maintaining a presence
in key growth
markets abroad is a priority, and so they are adapting to
trends such as rising
labor and shipping costs
in China, rather than shying away from opportunities
in global
markets,» says Esch.
The disappointing
trends of the Great Recession and its aftermath come on the heels of the weak
labor market from 2000 - 2007, during which the median income of non-elderly households fell significantly from $ 68,941 to $ 66,575, the first time
in the post-war period that incomes failed to grow over a business cycle.
Economic growth for the Eurozone is also projected to be above
trend, 2.4 % this year and 2.0 %
in 2019, supported by continued monetary stimulus, improving
labor markets, and healthy external demand.
These risks and uncertainties include competition and other economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives; changes
in advertising demand, circulation levels and audience shares; the Company's ability to develop and grow its online businesses; the Company's reliance on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications; changes
in newsprint prices; macroeconomic
trends and conditions; the Company's ability to adapt to technological changes; the Company's ability to realize benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or to operate its businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success
in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance on third - party vendors for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee benefit obligations; changes
in accounting standards; the effect of
labor strikes, lockouts and
labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability to comply with debt covenants applicable to its debt facilities; the Company's ability to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability to access the credit and capital
markets at the times and
in the amounts needed and on acceptable terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result
in unexpected adverse operating results.
«The tight
labor market is putting some upward pressure on wages, and this should continue as we look for the unemployment rate to
trend lower,» said Ryan Sweet, senior economist at Moody's Analytics
in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes
in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest
in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes
in the competitive
market and competition amongst retailers; changes
in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new
trends and have the right
trending products
in our stores and on our website; changes
in existing tax,
labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.
This
labor market trend is very much
in evidence
in recent data too, with the service / information industries adding jobs much more rapidly than goods - producing sectors.
As usual, the Fed chair hedged her bets somewhat, saying she wanted to see further improvement
in labor market conditions and greater confidence that inflation would move back up to 2 %
in the next few years, but, based on current
trends, it seems that small, incremental hikes
in base interest rates are looming on the horizon.
New York Fed researchers highlighted that job polarization is an on - going
trend in the
labor market.
This
labor market recovery appears all the more impressive when it's considered
in the context of structurally lower economic growth due to population aging
trends, as well as the technological disruptions being experienced by many industries.
With his academic background as social scientist, he is passionate about new
trends in urban affairs and the creative
labor market, two things which are perfectly combined
in the concept of coworking.
We see the Fed pushing ahead with a rate rise later
in the year given a strong
labor market and steady above -
trend economic expansion, reflecting Fed Chair Janet Yellen's comments last week that rate normalization should proceed.
The second webinar
in FCAN's series on Connecting Education and Jobs
in Florida featured Adrienne Johnston, Bureau Chief of
Labor Market Statistics with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist and Director of Research with the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation talking about Florida workforce
trends and demands.
In fact, projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that by 2022, over 131,000 market research analyst jobs will have been added, citing a rise in the commercial need for statistical research to observe trends and recognize opportunitie
In fact, projections by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics show that by 2022, over 131,000
market research analyst jobs will have been added, citing a rise
in the commercial need for statistical research to observe trends and recognize opportunitie
in the commercial need for statistical research to observe
trends and recognize opportunities.
Stephen Miller who writes for the Society of Human Resources management (SHRM) notes, «Increasingly, employers are shifting toward variable pay based on performance and away from cost of living raises — although pay ranges may be adjusted due to general industry pay
trends, as positions become more or less
in demand
in the local
labor market.»
Consider 3 key
trends impacting the global
labor market in 2014: 1.
In other words, you need to apply industry resume
trends and consider the conditions of
labor market to develop the right angle of presenting your resume to a potential employer.
The Bureau of
Labor Statistics has noted a job
market trend toward increased hiring
in business and professional services, retail trade, and health care.
Topics covered at the conference included new
trends in social networking tools for the job seeker and business professional, reputation management,
labor market trends, blogging and job search strategies.
Director of Human Resources / HR Consultant — Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes
in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards, authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst for compensation reviews, performance and pay - scale benchmarking,
market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively
in all related meetings Hold responsibility for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy
trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and
labor - related issues to resolve conflicts
in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokers and vendors
Regional Restaurant Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, supervising the facilitation of food sales, overseeing restaurant operations and promoting a high - quality, memorable customer dining experience Participate
in all phases of strategic store - level planning with other management professionals, including local staffing, service - related concerns, inventory control, merchandising, sales and revenue projections, and local competition Employ various strategies to manage and reduce food, beverage and
labor expenses Supervise all store opening and closing functions, including the acquisition and sale of all equipment, state and county inspections, general contractor relations, hiring and terminations, and financial data transmission Perform continuous assessment of all operational aspects while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding the effective application and execution of critical internal policies and procedures to standardize restaurant offering across
markets Meet and exceed customer satisfaction benchmarks while tracking progress versus established branch and corporate guidelines Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional hiring, job fair management and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Provide relevant administration and oversight with respect to all HR - related functions, including payroll and compliance tasks Oversee the management of daily, weekly and monthly food and supply inventories,
in addition to alcohol products, while holding responsibility for the development of weekly P&L statements and internal store audit execution Address local management and staff queries and resolve them
in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through relationship development and the leveraging of both talent and resources at all locations Collaborate and communicate effectively with all store personnel as well as with members of corporate management Execute all
marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation, customer acquisition and brand loyalty development Maintain a strong working knowledge of product and services as well as related industry considerations, including pricing and regulatory
trends, service - related issues and local competitor operations
Two changes
in the
labor market have contributed to this
trend.
Improvement
in the
labor market, if sustained, would help bolster the upward
trend of consumer attitudes toward housing, which so far has been a glimmer of light amid a dimming economic outlook.»
College - age population growth and subsequent enrollments are expected to remain positive
in coming years and balanced with larger
labor market trends.
«Two conditions
in today's
market that can quickly change the home price
trend are swings
in the
labor market or home inventory,» says Bill Banfield, executive vice president at Quicken Loans.
The survey also measured consumer expectations on inflation and the
labor market, with median inflation expectations increasing from 2.6 percent
in October to 2.7 percent — a minor fluctuation when compared to
trends seen previously this year.
The 36 - page document offers an analysis of data on the Hispanic homebuyer
market and points to youth, birth rates, household formation, rising purchasing power,
labor trends, educational achievements and desire as key indicators that will make Latinos a major purchase force
in the first - time homebuyer
market.