Sentences with phrase «look at labor»

Take a look at labor negotiations or negotiations in the middle east.

Take the time to look at this labor cover letter example for tips on how to make yours outshine your competitors», so you can land a great construction job.

«When you look at the labor costs, it's kind of a chicken and egg problem,» Chiasson said.

One thing for certain, when you look at labor, capital, and resources at present, the scarcest of all is resources.

Stay tuned for more of the final week of the race, including a look at labor endorsements and our prediction as primary election day approaches.

This will necessitate a look at labor, capital, and the systems which attempt to regulate their relations.

Another way to assess labor market tightness is to look at labor flows — in other words, how workers move between being employed, unemployed (not working, but looking for work), and out of the labor force (neither employed, nor looking for work).4 Figure 11 shows the flow from being employed to unemployed.

Today's must - read story is from Fortune «s Tory Newmyer and it looks at labor federation AFL - CIO's decision to lift a freeze on political contributions that it imposed in March in a move meant to pressure Democrats to vote against free trade measures.

But it's quite different to do that for three or four thousand students — not just cost-wise, but looking at labor.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

It may come as a surprise that the worn and artfully ripped jeans you bought at the store likely achieved that look through the manual labor of overseas workers.

The Labor Department will release a preliminary look at the number of U.S. workers who filed new applications for unemployment benefits last week.

Meanwhile, there will be more economic data released this week that could influence the Fed's stance, including a look at housing data as well as the Labor Department's Consumer Price Index, which likely increased 0.2 % in July.

This week starts with a meeting of the world's top leaders in New York City and ends with a look at how the U.S. labor market fared in September.

Assuming that none of the candidates want to give President Obama a big attaboy, what measure do they look at as a truer measure of the current U.S. labor picture?

In a study commissioned by leadership consultant Green Peak Partners, and conducted by Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, researchers looked at 72 senior executives at public, venture - backed and private - equity sponsored companies and found that self - awareness was the biggest predictor of a CEO's overall success.

Clarino also keeps close tabs on labor and food costs on a daily basis, something many other restaurant franchisees look at only occasionally.

«Our [point - of - sale] system gives percentages, and every night I look at lunch, dinner and our labor costs,» he says.

In a study that looked at U.S. regions where at least 80 percent of workers commute, Goldman found uneven results: Improving labor markets and declines in mortgage delinquency, but not enough to translate to substantial retail spending gains on a national level.

When we conduct post-mortems on why a business went Chapter 11, or someone was unable to achieve their goals, we are tempted to look at macro reasons such as the state of the economy, or the level of competition or even the labor markets.

«What they're asking employers to do, among other things, is look at your risk factors and see where your problems are,» says Nellie Brown, the director of Workplace Health & Safety Programs at Cornell University's school of Industrial Labor Relations.

Bob Peabody, a Newport, R.I., consultant who helped Paine rework her pricing structure, advised her to look at comparable industry statistics for sales and the cost of direct labor (labor that produces sales) to compute a markup factor — the amount she needs to charge to cover costs and make a desirable profit.

The labor force participation rate, or the share of working - age Americans who are employed or at least looking for a job, was steady at 62.8 percent.

«We looked at transportation costs, labor costs, productivity, and it made sense,» said Allan McArtor, chief executive of Airbus Group Inc. «We will be building single aisle airplanes (in Mobile) for a long, long time.»

Because I read about high levels of unemployment and watch the occupiers protest in city after cit, but see countless «help wanted» signs at fast food restaurants and elsewhere looking for unskilled labor.

But as Neil Dutta, Chief Economist with Renaissance Macro Research points out, if you look at the actual flow data showing the number of people each month entering and exiting the labor force, the rate at which workers are entering the labor force is actually lower today than at any point over the last two years.

Furthermore, a study by JPMorgan Chase looked specifically at gig economy workers working for labor platforms — such as ride - sharing companies — and capital platforms, like temporarily renting one's apartment.

A look at past inflation makes clear that the price of «things» has been falling steadily while the price of labor intensive «services» has been increasing.

With today's data, we have a first look at the 2017 labor market.

After a summer of low gas prices, the price at the pump looks set to soar above $ 2.50 on average for the Labor Day holiday, as supplies of products and low pipeline traffic limit access.

The study said Coca - Cola, one of 10 global companies looked at by KTC, has committed to conduct 28 country - level studies on child labor, forced labor, and land rights for its sugar supply chains by 2020.

A more well - rounded assessment of a trade deal like TPP would also look at whether important social institutions, including manufacturing unions, would be negatively affected by more openness to trade, and what changes to labor law we would need to make to soften the blow.

«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.

That will partly cover the 2 % drop in prime age labor force participation fall, (2.5 million if you look at narrow 25 to 54 year old range), and 1.5 % extra underemployed (of 150 million workforce, that's 2.25).

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.

Looking at all U.S. start - ups, ~ 60 % survive for years and last ~ 10 years (source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Look out at the labor economy and you'll find a dire situation for employers and recruiters entering 2017.

Looking at the last 30 - odd years, it's the «demographic sweet spot» of labor oversupply that has kept wages low and allowed competitive pricing to drive down inflation.

«For the Fed, the underlying momentum is more important in terms of policy decisions, and that looks to be strong, supported by a tightening labor market, rising incomes and high consumer confidence,» Gregory Daco, head of U.S. macroeconomics at Oxford Economics, told Reuters.

When the U-3 unemployment rate suggested that the economy was approaching full employment, Chair Yellen held her ground and directed market participants to look at broader economic indicators for signs of labor market slack (please see: Yellen's opposition to following «simple monetary policy rules»).

The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.9 %, remaining at its lowest level since 2008, while the labor force participation rate continued to rebound, rising slightly to 62.9 % as the strong labor market encouraged more people to start, or resume, looking for jobs.

Looking back at the 1960s and the 1970s, labor force growth rates increased at a very healthy clip, around 2 % — 3 % annually.

Underemployment Rate — A measure of employment and labor utilization in the economy that looks at how well the labor force is being utilized in terms of skills, experience and availability to work.

However, with the labor market getting ever tighter, most market participants are already looking to the Fed to raise interest rates at its next meeting in June.

With labor costs rising in China, U.S. companies are taking a second look at operations and incorporating more domestic production.

After confronting labor practices at Uber, Shannon Liss - Riordan is looking to your takeout next.

Speaking at a European Central Bank conference in Portugal, Carney said policymakers would need to look at the extent to which stronger business investment offset a slowdown in consumption, as well as growth in wages and labor costs.

There are those who look at the high unemployment rates and low labor force participation of low - skill American workers and current residents and see a labor shortage.

And when I look on my people I see them work and work and toil and labor, and at the end of the week they have only for their wages wretchedness and misery.

What really matters, we are told, is «to accelerate a basic change in the way both women and men look at the traditional division of labor between the sexes.»