Self-employment on the rise for tech professionals: is this a good thing? | ZDNet: 18% of all IT workers these days are self-employed, according to data from Emergent Research. The number of independent IT workers are growing at a rate of seven percent a year, the research group calculates.
Another firm, Computer Economics, pegs the percentage of self-employed IT workers in larger enterprises at 15% -- up from just six percent in 2011.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Construction Employment Surges in 39 States Over the Last Year | LoanSafe
Construction Employment Surges in 39 States Over the Last Year | LoanSafe: Construction firms added jobs in 39 states over the past 12 months, while employment nearly stabilized in the remainder, according to an analysis released today by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials cautioned that the industry’s recovery was still relatively fragile, noting that a number of states experiencing large annual gains lost jobs during the past month.
Five New Year’s career tips for Millennials from Dana Perino | Fox News
Five New Year’s career tips for Millennials from Dana Perino | Fox News: This year's advice is very practical. While I still believe it's important to try to find that elusive work-life balance and to be willing to move and take chances on a new city or field of work, here are a few things you can easily do to improve your chances for good performance reviews, promotions and raises in any job:
Thursday, December 26, 2013
4 Things Every Professional Should Learn From Entrepreneurs | Fox Business
4 Things Every Professional Should Learn From Entrepreneurs | Fox Business: Being an entrepreneur is not for everyone. But entrepreneurs are known to possess certain qualities that make them successful, and every worker can take a page from their playbook to help advance their careers.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Employment Situation: Uglier Than It Looks - Forbes
Employment Situation: Uglier Than It Looks - Forbes: A few of the report’s highlights:
The unemployment rate was effectively unchanged, rising from 7.2% (with rounding) to 7.3% in October.
The government shutdown led 448,000 federal workers to be classified as unemployed.
The long-term unemployed (unemployed 27 weeks or longer) make up 36.1% of the unemployed.
The labor force participation rate declined to 62.8%.
The employment-to-population ratio fell to 58.3%.
The unemployment rate was effectively unchanged, rising from 7.2% (with rounding) to 7.3% in October.
The government shutdown led 448,000 federal workers to be classified as unemployed.
The long-term unemployed (unemployed 27 weeks or longer) make up 36.1% of the unemployed.
The labor force participation rate declined to 62.8%.
The employment-to-population ratio fell to 58.3%.
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