Major U.S. Employers Almanac From Plunkett Research 2018

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report on trends affecting job seekers, Major U.S. Employers Almanac, 2018 edition.

Job seekers in 2018 should see reasonably strong hiring and rising wages, if the low unemployment rates seen in 2017 continue, and if confidence is reasonably high for both consumers and business leaders. 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 that they do meaningful research into prospective employers and the industries in which they operate.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 500 American Employers and names major trends affecting job seekers.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-454-0 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-794-7 (Available Now)

• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence

• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics

• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List

• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies

• Industry Glossary

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 622             

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 503

Geographic Focus: US

Price: $379.99

This feature-rich book covers major trends affecting job seekers—everything you need to know about major U.S. employers including:

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

5. of Companies

6. Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace       

7. Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services  

8. Millions Working as Temps    

9. Offshoring, Reshoring and the Rebound in American Manufacturing         

10. Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable        

11. 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