Complete Guide to the Plunkett’s Companion to The Almanac of American Employers From Plunkett Research 2016

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Companion to The Almanac of American Employers Almanac, 2016 edition. A complete market research report, including employer research tips, employment trends and statistics, plus profiles of 500 growing, hiring firms.

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.

Key findings:

  • Plunkett Research lists top 500 companies for Mid-Size Employers and names top trends affecting job seekers for the mid term

Available Formats:

  • Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-390-1 (Available Now)
  • E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-723-7 (Available Now)
  • Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

  • 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

Pages: 633             

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 513

Geographic Focus: US

Price: $349.99

Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers

  • Financial Stability
  • Growth Plans
  • Research & Development Programs
  • Product Launch & Production
  • Marketing & Distribution Methods
  • Employee Benefits
  • Quality of Work Factors

This feature-rich book lists the top 500 companies for Mid-Size Employers and names top trends affecting job seekers for the mid term—everything you need to know about the Companion to The Almanac of American Employers including:

  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

Job Seekers Industry 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

  1. Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2015
  2. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2015
  3. Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Numerical Change in Job Growth: 2014-2024
  4. Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2014-2024
  5. Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2014-2024
  6. 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

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • Xaxis
  • Premier Inc
  • 1-800 Contacts Inc
  • 1-800-Flowers.com Inc
  • AutoAlliance International Inc
  • ArthroCare Corporation
  • AAMCO Transmissions Inc
  • Denbury Resources Inc
  • EnviroStar Inc
  • Abaxis Inc