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Jobs: Major U.S. Employers OVERVIEW

In general, jobseekers in the U.S. had been enjoying a relatively easy time in their quest for work after the recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic got underway. However, large changes are always in progress in the U.S. economy, which inevitably affects the job market. An important factor recently is interest rates. The Federal Reserve had been enabling interest rates to stay at exceptionally low levels for many years. This factor encouraged businesses to invest and expand, while encouraging borrowing of all types, from home mortgages and auto loans to loans for new factories.

The Federal Reserve began tightening monetary conditions in an effort to cool demand and bring down inflation. This effort included rapid rises in interest rates. (These higher interest rates have a quick and very significant effect on borrowers of all types—especially people seeking mortgages and automobile loans, as well as companies seeking loans for expansion.) Many major employers announced layoffs or hiring freezes, even within the booming ecommerce and online advertising sectors. However, as of early 2025, interest rates had gone down slightly, while the job market was also softening, and significant layoffs were occurring at some firms.

The recent work-at-home trend has endured to some extent in many types of sales, services, administrative and support jobs, although employees should expect to spend more time in the office than they did during the worst of the Coronavirus pandemic, and many major employers have announced that all workers must return to the office on a regular schedule—at least four days per week. This is an evolving trend, with employers attempting to maintain high productivity and efficiency while accommodating employees’ interests in working from home. Many workers are now in hybrid mode, going to the office a couple of days a week, and working remotely the rest of the time. This has serious career implications. For example, are workers who show up more often in the office more likely to get choice assignments and promotions?

Meanwhile, many mid-size to large employers have been reducing their total numbers of employees. Among other things, they are counting on GenAI tools (like ChatGPT and Anthropic) to improve efficiency and to reduce the number of creative and customer support employees needed. Notably, many companies have also been cutting tech-related jobs in writing software code and in overall operations.

Job seekers who want good positions with good pay must be extremely well prepared for the process of seeking a job. A large part of the preparation requires meaningful research into prospective employers and the industries in which they operate. The fact remains that several million Americans consider themselves underemployed, and many of them will be looking for better jobs. Competition for the most desirable positions will remain fierce. Many companies receive hundreds or even thousands of resumes for every job opening. Simply sending in a resume and hoping for the best is nowhere near enough for a successful job search.

The good news is that a select set of employers and growth companies will offer superb job opportunities. Sectors such as cloud computing and ecommerce will continue to grow and hire. A few companies with exciting new technologies or cost-saving services will see terrific growth.

Solid companies that do a terrific job of providing the day-to-day needs of consumers and business will continue to hire—Costco is a good example, which happens to be a leader in pay and benefits within its sector. Other industry sectors that fall into this category include insurance firms, such as USAA and The Progressive Corporation, along with online services and apps that provide efficient or new ways for consumers and businesses to make purchases, gather data or view entertainment and news.

There is now a massive base of consumers who prefer to buy from firms that sell goods and services online, offering avoidance of contact with crowds, while providing savings of time, money and car travel. This boosts companies like Amazon.com that offer low prices combined with deep selections and great customer service. Virtually all major retailers, including giants like Wal-Mart and Home Depot, are working hard to provide better online services and choices to their customers. All major supermarkets are enabling online ordering and easy, drive-up pickup.

Americans who find themselves in the market for a job will need to understand the changes surging through the economy in order to determine which companies to pursue and which to avoid. The U.S. employment market has evolved dramatically, and job seekers must be both knowledgeable and nimble in order to position themselves to find promising careers. There will be excellent opportunities for those who are diligent in seeking top employers in most business sectors.

Economic Factors Affecting the Job Market

Business Productivity: Productivity growth has been positive in recent years, but the increases have been very modest. That is, business can be produced—whether it is goods or services—by utilizing fewer workers than before. This will be extremely beneficial to the U.S. economy in the long run. Productivity is boosted by new technologies (such as the use of robotics or artificial intelligence), improved management methods and other factors, sometimes as simple as reorganizing the staff and redesigning the workflow to increase output. (It can also receive a quick boost from restrained corporate hiring.) If rising productivity occurs along with rapidly rising sales and profits, then the job market improves.

Corporate Revenues: A trend of rising revenues encourages hiring. Unfortunately, dropping revenues or an uncertain outlook for the future, typically lead to layoffs and hiring freezes.

Corporate Profits: When profits increase sharply, companies are inclined to increase both investment and hiring. Hiring is strongest when corporate revenues, and accompanying profits, show significant growth, encouraging executives to forecast an extended period of increased demand for their products and services. Losses, or simply drops in profits, lead to hiring freezes, often to layoffs.

It is vital for the job seeker to use the best reference tools possible in order to seek out employers that offer a reasonable balance of financial stability, opportunities for advancement and good pay. Excellent job opportunities always exist if you know where to look.

In particular, companies that offer products or services that save time and/or money will prosper—for example, many types of companies that offer services that help businesses operate more efficiently, will be hiring. Meanwhile, large companies that are not increasing their overall numbers of employees will nonetheless be hiring on a regular basis due to normal attrition—that is, the loss of employees due to retirement, relocation or other personal circumstances. Massive companies like Walgreen’s or Kroger typically need to hire tens of thousands of workers yearly due to normal attrition. At the same time, hiring will be boosted by the numbers of Americans who are turning retirement age and either quitting work or reducing their hours through part-time work.

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A complete report by Plunkett Research analyzing both America’s top employers and the major trends sweeping through business and the economy that affect job seekers of all types. THE ALMANAC OF AMERICAN EMPLOYERS is the premier guide to 500 of the largest, most successful corporate employers in the nation (those with 2,500+ employee count), their employment practices, benefits and financial performance.

Key Features:

Job market trends analysis, data and competitive intelligence
Statistical tables
Employment forecasts and statistics
Important Contacts for Job Seekers
In-Depth Profiles of 500 of the largest, fastest-growing corporate employers

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The Almanac of American Employers and the related online Major Employers Research Center are designed to be time-saving business tools for job seekers, marketers, sales directors, consultants, and strategists seeking to understand vibrant American corporate employers. It will also be of great use to placement, recruiting and human resources professionals, as well as professionals working in economic development, lending, and media. This feature rich almanac includes:

Contents, Statistics and Analysis Include:

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting Job Seekers

The U.S. Job Market Overview
Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
The Sharing & Gig Economy’s Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers
Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
Offshoring and the Reshoring of American Manufacturing
Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Statistics

U.S. Employment Statistics Overview: 2023-2024
U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1998 - July 2023
Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2012, 2022 & Projected 2032
Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: July 2023 vs. July 2024
U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2023
Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2023
Top 30 U.S. Fastest Growing Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2022-2032
Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2022-2032
Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2022-2032

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Jobs: Major U.S. Employers OVERVIEW

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