Posts Tagged: jobs
The Work We’ve Been Doing
It’s best to go to the site here so you can ‘play’ the map and see how the most common jobs have changed over time. Little visuals to help us remember what the real lives of consumers often entail –
The Work We’ve Been Doing
It’s best to go to the site here so you can ‘play’ the map and see how the most common jobs have changed over time. Little visuals to help us remember what the real lives of consumers often entail –
Prolonged Adolescence Continues
I’ve had two conversations in as many days where we’ve pondered “when are the kids going to rise up?” In a presentation as part of its wider report on income, poverty and health insurance, the Census Bureau noted a big
Prolonged Adolescence Continues
I’ve had two conversations in as many days where we’ve pondered “when are the kids going to rise up?” In a presentation as part of its wider report on income, poverty and health insurance, the Census Bureau noted a big
Summer Jobs Scarce
Another dismal summer to be a teen looking for a job. I hate to read “those kids today” rants – this is more of a “those poor kids today” version of that. I think having a job when one is
Summer Jobs Scarce
Another dismal summer to be a teen looking for a job. I hate to read “those kids today” rants – this is more of a “those poor kids today” version of that. I think having a job when one is
Paying Taxes and Receiving Entitlements
How many of the 45% of American households that are currently NOT paying any federal income taxes, complain about the unfair burden of the American tax system, do you suppose? Numbers are courtesy of the Wall Street Journal The fraction
Paying Taxes and Receiving Entitlements
How many of the 45% of American households that are currently NOT paying any federal income taxes, complain about the unfair burden of the American tax system, do you suppose? Numbers are courtesy of the Wall Street Journal The fraction
Women, Men and Jobs
Our recession has been around long enough for left and right-leaning thinktanks to collaborate on papers on topic. I thought this one from the American Center for Progress and the Hamilton Foundation was worth skimming through. And for the second
Women, Men and Jobs
Our recession has been around long enough for left and right-leaning thinktanks to collaborate on papers on topic. I thought this one from the American Center for Progress and the Hamilton Foundation was worth skimming through. And for the second
Direct Selling Thrives
The nation’s unemployment rate is hovering at 10.6 percent, but direct-sales companies like Tupperware, Avon, and Mary Kay are thriving and continue to draw in new salespeople. Mary Kay has seen a 22 percent increase in global sales consultants between
Direct Selling Thrives
The nation’s unemployment rate is hovering at 10.6 percent, but direct-sales companies like Tupperware, Avon, and Mary Kay are thriving and continue to draw in new salespeople. Mary Kay has seen a 22 percent increase in global sales consultants between
Crook Update
So I told you earlier how you might want to avoid going to the bank on Friday, now I’ve got some information for you on the increase in office thefts. These days thieves are really reaching. As traditional targets for
Crook Update
So I told you earlier how you might want to avoid going to the bank on Friday, now I’ve got some information for you on the increase in office thefts. These days thieves are really reaching. As traditional targets for
Job of the Future: YouTube Concierge
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has expanded the role of one of its staff members to include filming resort guests. The staff member has a new title: “You Tube Concierge.” This person adds to his daily duties
Job of the Future: YouTube Concierge
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has expanded the role of one of its staff members to include filming resort guests. The staff member has a new title: “You Tube Concierge.” This person adds to his daily duties
The Job Crunch and Falling Housing Market Cocktail
Even before the recession struck last year, there was ample evidence of an increase in “long-distance” coupling due to work demands – and also crucially, I think, due to a belief or trust that technology can lessen the feelings of
The Job Crunch and Falling Housing Market Cocktail
Even before the recession struck last year, there was ample evidence of an increase in “long-distance” coupling due to work demands – and also crucially, I think, due to a belief or trust that technology can lessen the feelings of
Paging All Sexy Primary Care Physicians
What’s wrong with the American health care system, you ask? Family medicine is what Doug Dreffer has wanted to practice ever since he was a second-year medical student 14 years ago at Ohio State. He listened to a different drummer
Paging All Sexy Primary Care Physicians
What’s wrong with the American health care system, you ask? Family medicine is what Doug Dreffer has wanted to practice ever since he was a second-year medical student 14 years ago at Ohio State. He listened to a different drummer
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