Plunkett's Companion to The Almanac of American Employers 2016: Market Research, Statistics & Trends Pertaining to America's Hottest Mid-size Employers
PLUNKETT'S COMPANION TO THE ALMANAC OF AMERICAN EMPLOYERS: MID-SIZE FIRMS 2016
Key findings:
Statistical Tables Provided: 11
Companies Profiled: 513
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 Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3) Unemployment Is Down Substantially Compared to the Recent Past
4) Consumers Spend Less, Save More than the During 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
Statistics
1) U.S. Employment Overview: 2015-2016
2) U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-2015
3) Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2004, 2014 & Projected 2024
4) Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: December 2014 vs. December 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: 2014-2024
9) Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2014-2024
10) Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2014-2024
11) Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2014-2024
Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers
1) Financial Stability
2) Growth Plans
3) Research & Development Programs
4) Product Launch & Production
5) Marketing & Distribution Methods
6) Employee Benefits
7) Quality of Work Factors
Key findings:
- Plunkett Research lists top 500 companies for Mid-Size Employers and names top trends affecting job seekers for the mid term.
- Job market trends analysis, data and competitive intelligence
- Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
- Important Contacts for Job Seekers
- In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
- Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
Statistical Tables Provided: 11
Companies Profiled: 513
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 Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3) Unemployment Is Down Substantially Compared to the Recent Past
4) Consumers Spend Less, Save More than the During 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
Statistics
1) U.S. Employment Overview: 2015-2016
2) U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-2015
3) Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2004, 2014 & Projected 2024
4) Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: December 2014 vs. December 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: 2014-2024
9) Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2014-2024
10) Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2014-2024
11) Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2014-2024
Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers
1) Financial Stability
2) Growth Plans
3) Research & Development Programs
4) Product Launch & Production
5) Marketing & 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 Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3) Unemployment Is Down Substantially Compared to the Recent Past
4) Consumers Spend Less, Save More than the During 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: 2015-2016
U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-2015
Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2004, 2014 & Projected 2024
Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: December 2014 vs. December 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: 2014-2024
Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2014-2024
Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2014-2024
Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2014-2024
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH: 7 KEYS FOR JOB SEEKERS
1) Financial Stability
2) Growth Plans
3) Research & Development Programs
4) Product Launch & Production
5) Marketing & Distribution Methods
6) Employee Benefits
7) Quality of Work Factors
Other Considerations
CHAPTER 4: IMPORTANT CONTACTS FOR JOB SEEKERS
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
CHAPTER 5: THE MID-SIZE EMPLOYERS 500: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE MID-SIZE 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 Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3) Unemployment Is Down Substantially Compared to the Recent Past
4) Consumers Spend Less, Save More than the During 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: 2015-2016
U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-2015
Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2004, 2014 & Projected 2024
Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: December 2014 vs. December 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: 2014-2024
Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2014-2024
Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2014-2024
Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2014-2024
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH: 7 KEYS FOR JOB SEEKERS
1) Financial Stability
2) Growth Plans
3) Research & Development Programs
4) Product Launch & Production
5) Marketing & Distribution Methods
6) Employee Benefits
7) Quality of Work Factors
Other Considerations
CHAPTER 4: IMPORTANT CONTACTS FOR JOB SEEKERS
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
CHAPTER 5: THE MID-SIZE EMPLOYERS 500: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE MID-SIZE EMPLOYERS 500
Additional Indexes
Index of Firms Noted as Hot Spots for Advancement for Women & Minorities
Index of Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
