The Almanac of American Employers 2016
PLUNKETT’S ALMANAC OF AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 2016
Key Findings:
Plunkett Research lists top 500 American Employers and names major trends affecting job seekers.
Key Features:
Statistical Tables Provided: 11
Companies Profiled: 515
Geographic Focus: US
Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include:
Major Trends Affecting Job Seekers
1) U.S. Job Market Overview
2) Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3) Unemployment in the U.S. Is Down Substantially Compared to the Recent Past
4) Consumers Spend Less, Save More than During the Last Boom, Affecting a Wide Variety of Companies
5) Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
6) Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
7) Millions Working as Temps
8) Offshoring, Reshoring and the Rebound in American Manufacturing
9) Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
10) Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities in 2016
Employment Statistics
1) U.S. Employment Overview: 2014-2015
2) U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-Aug 2015
3) Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2002, 2012 & Projected 2022
4) Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: August 2014 vs. August 2015
5) U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2014
6) Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2015
7) Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2015
8) Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Numerical Change in Job Growth: 2012-2022
9) Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2012-2022
10) Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2012-2022
11) Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2012-2022
Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers
1) Financial Stability
2) Growth Plans
3) Research and Development Programs
4) Product Launch and Production
5) Marketing and Distribution Methods
6) Employee Benefits
7) Quality of Work Factors
Key Findings:
Plunkett Research lists top 500 American Employers and names major trends affecting job seekers.
Key Features:
- Job market trends analysis, data and competitive intelligence
- Employment forecasts and statistics
- Important Contacts for Job Seekers
- In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading employers
- Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
Statistical Tables Provided: 11
Companies Profiled: 515
Geographic Focus: US
Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include:
Major Trends Affecting Job Seekers
1) U.S. Job Market Overview
2) Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3) Unemployment in the U.S. Is Down Substantially Compared to the Recent Past
4) Consumers Spend Less, Save More than During the Last Boom, Affecting a Wide Variety of Companies
5) Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
6) Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
7) Millions Working as Temps
8) Offshoring, Reshoring and the Rebound in American Manufacturing
9) Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
10) Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities in 2016
Employment Statistics
1) U.S. Employment Overview: 2014-2015
2) U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-Aug 2015
3) Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2002, 2012 & Projected 2022
4) Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: August 2014 vs. August 2015
5) U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2014
6) Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2015
7) Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2015
8) Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Numerical Change in Job Growth: 2012-2022
9) Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2012-2022
10) Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2012-2022
11) Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2012-2022
Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers
1) Financial Stability
2) Growth Plans
3) Research and Development Programs
4) Product Launch and Production
5) Marketing and Distribution Methods
6) Employee Benefits
7) Quality of Work Factors
Introduction
How To Use This Book
CHAPTER 1: MAJOR TRENDS AFFECTING JOB SEEKERS
1) U.S. Job Market Overview
2) Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3) Unemployment in the U.S. Is Down Substantially Compared to the Recent Past
4) Consumers Spend Less, Save More than During the Last Boom, Affecting a Wide Variety of Companies
5) Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
6) Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
7) Millions Working as Temps
8) Offshoring, Reshoring and the Rebound in American Manufacturing
9) Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
10) Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities in 2016
CHAPTER 2: STATISTICS
U.S. Employment Overview: 2014-2015
U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-Aug 2015
Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2002, 2012 & Projected 2022
Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: August 2014 vs. August 2015
U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2014
Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2015
Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2015
Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Numerical Change in Job Growth: 2012-2022
Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2012-2022
Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2012-2022
Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2012-2022
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH: 7 KEYS FOR JOB SEEKERS
1) Financial Stability
2) Growth Plans
3) Research and Development Programs
4) Product Launch and Production
5) Marketing and Distribution Methods
6) Employee Benefits
7) Quality of Work Factors
Other Considerations
CHAPTER 4: IMPORTANT CONTACTS FOR JOB SEEKERS
Addresses, Telephone Numbers and Internet Sites
CHAPTER 5: THE AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500:
Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State
Individual Data Profiles on each of THE AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500
Additional Indexes
Index of Firms Noted as Hot Spots for Advancement for Women & Minorities
Index of Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
How To Use This Book
CHAPTER 1: MAJOR TRENDS AFFECTING JOB SEEKERS
1) U.S. Job Market Overview
2) Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3) Unemployment in the U.S. Is Down Substantially Compared to the Recent Past
4) Consumers Spend Less, Save More than During the Last Boom, Affecting a Wide Variety of Companies
5) Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
6) Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
7) Millions Working as Temps
8) Offshoring, Reshoring and the Rebound in American Manufacturing
9) Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
10) Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities in 2016
CHAPTER 2: STATISTICS
U.S. Employment Overview: 2014-2015
U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-Aug 2015
Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2002, 2012 & Projected 2022
Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: August 2014 vs. August 2015
U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2014
Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2015
Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2015
Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Numerical Change in Job Growth: 2012-2022
Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2012-2022
Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2012-2022
Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2012-2022
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH: 7 KEYS FOR JOB SEEKERS
1) Financial Stability
2) Growth Plans
3) Research and Development Programs
4) Product Launch and Production
5) Marketing and Distribution Methods
6) Employee Benefits
7) Quality of Work Factors
Other Considerations
CHAPTER 4: IMPORTANT CONTACTS FOR JOB SEEKERS
Addresses, Telephone Numbers and Internet Sites
CHAPTER 5: THE AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500:
Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State
Individual Data Profiles on each of THE AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500
Additional Indexes
Index of Firms Noted as Hot Spots for Advancement for Women & Minorities
Index of Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
