EMSI produced a side-by-side analysis of every state to see which states are becoming more competitive (that is, gaining a larger share of the total job creation), and which are losing their share of the jobs being created.
Dec. 6, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzUnderstanding Shift Share
Shift share is a standard regional analysis method that attempts to determine how much of regional job growth can be attributed to national trends and how much is due to unique regional factors. Shift share helps answer why employment is growing or declining in a regional industry, cluster, or occupation.
Dec. 5, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzThe Top 20 Highest-Paying Jobs To Start 2012
EMSI has once again compiled the highest-paying jobs in the US, and headlining our list are three healthcare occupations: oral surgeons, dentists, and physician/surgeons. Each pays at least $76 per hour on average.
Dec. 5, 2011 | Posted by Joshua Wright“Big Data” For Jobs And The Economy
When it comes to jobs and the economy, the “big data” that often comes to mind is the massive amount of information collected on the US labor market. No other country in the world collects and distributes (i.e., makes public) nearly as much labor market data as the United States. Right now we classify and release data on about 1,100 different industries and 800 occupations.
Dec. 5, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzThe Nation’s Strongest Metros For Finance & Insurance Jobs
EMSI created an index — based on 2011 jobs, employment concentration, and two-, five-, and 10-year job growth — to come up with the top finance and insurance metros in the US. The top three: New York City, Dallas, and Des Moines, Iowa.
Dec. 5, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightInfographic: Career Options In Nursing
Via the Nursing Licensure Map Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies, this infographic focuses on career pathways in nursing — particularly for those with an advanced degree.
Dec. 5, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightCareerBuilder, Manpower CEOs Talk The Labor Market
Before the mostly positive jobs report was released Friday, the CEOs of CareerBuilder and Manpower, Matt Ferguson and Jeffrey Joerres, spoke with CNBC. Topics included the labor market in the US, the employability of the current workforce, and which industries/firms are hiring.
Dec. 5, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightHow To Video: Use Filters to Find Focus Industries
Having trouble finding the distinctive industries that drive your economy? Watch a video to see how using filters in Analyst 3 can help you refine your list of industries so you can concentrate on what makes your region move.
Dec. 2, 2011 | Posted by StevensonHow To Video: Find High-Growth Industries and Occupations
A video demonstrating how to find high-growth occupations and industries.
Dec. 2, 2011 | Posted by StevensonHow To Video: Use Regional Requirements
Watch a video about how to run a regional requirements report for your region, and find where your economy lets money leak out.
Dec. 2, 2011 | Posted by StevensonMinneapolis Federal Reserve on EMSI’s Noncovered Jobs Data
Ron Wirtz of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis calls it “a hole in the employment doughnut” — the growing number of noncovered jobs in the US. EMSI tracks data on workers not covered by unemployment insurance, and thus not captured in traditional job statistics.
Dec. 1, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightClusters in the Milwaukee 7 Region
The water cluster in the M-7 region is perhaps the most well-known at this point, but there are others — food, medical technology, innovation, financial services, the creative economy, etc. Each has made strides in the last two to three years.
Nov. 29, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightLabor Market 101 Q&A and Slideshow
EMSI recently hosted a labor market data 101 webinar. The following is the Q&A from the webinar, which touches on a number of important and timely EMSI updates and data features. We’ve also included the webinar PowerPoint for download.
Nov. 23, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightAnalyst 3 Webinar Video
On November 17th, last week, EMSI hosted a webinar presentation of Analyst 3. The webinar covered many of the major changes to the tool, including new features, improved navigation, and data. We recorded the webinar, and you can view it below. The entire video lasts 51 minutes, and goes in-depth on Analyst 3. Watch to [...]
Nov. 21, 2011 | Posted by StevensonAnother Angle on Supply of Engineers: Foreign-Born Graduates
The latest data suggests that a decent-sized segment of engineering grads are going to school in the US and moving back to their home country to work — a nuance that needs to be considered when analyzing the supply and demand for engineers and other STEM jobs.
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