The Economist takes a look at the world’s largest employers in this infographic. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the governments of China and the United States top the list at 2.3 and 3.2 million employees respectively...
Archive - October 2011
Is the Job Market Really Improving?
The Labor Department reported on Friday that the U.S. added 103,000 jobs in the month of September. Expectations for September job growth were set at a low 60,000 so the actual figures are a bit of an improvement. But...
Is Technology Killing Jobs?
Anthony DeRosa speaks with CUNY professor, author, and blogger Jeff Jarvis about the impact of new technologies on job creation. Is technology killing jobs or just creating new ones?
SOURCE: Reuters
Which Jobs in the US Have the Most Smokers
Yesterday, Spark Hire covered the story about a company in Texas claiming that it would no longer hire tobacco users of any type. Although Baylor Health Care System’s new claim may seem fitting since their...
President Obama Highlights the American Jobs Act
President Obama highlights the American Jobs Act at a school in Denver, Colorado. His proposal to put people back to work by rebuilding and modernizing schools across the country includes a $25 billion investment in...
Smokers Ousted Once Again
Times are tough for smokers these days. In Chicago, you can’t smoke anywhere indoors. There are even places where smoking outside isn’t allowed, like in a public park or at the beach. While frustrating for...
Unemployment 2004-Present #infographic
In this infographic from FlowingData.com, you can see the extreme jump in unemployment rates in the U.S. from 2007 to 2009. According to the statistics gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate...
“Jobs for Justice” March Taking Place on October 15
The days go on, but unemployment rates remain at a low. That is why Al Sharpton with his National Action Network has organized the “Jobs for Justice” march to hopefully get the attention of Congress and the...
The Science of Salary #infographic
SalaryTutor released quite an interesting infographic focusing on salary negotiation. The most interesting fact here is that $75,000 is the wage at which no more happiness is gained. According to a Princeton study...
How Can You Tell If A Company’s Culture is Not For You?
With article upon article painting a grim picture for 20-somethings in the work force, it can be a bit stressful looking for a job. Even for job seekers that are older, searching and finding a job is not an easy task...
