The Almanac of American Employers 2018

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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
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Pages: 623
Statistical Tables Provided: 11
Companies Profiled: 503
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 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
Employment Statistics
1) U.S. Employment Overview: 2016-2017
2) U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-June 2017
3) Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2004, 2014 & Projected 2024
4) Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: June 2016 vs. June 2017
5) U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2016
6) Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2017
7) Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2017
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 and Development Programs
4) Product Launch and Production
5) Marketing and Distribution Methods
6) Employee Benefits
7) Quality of Work Factors