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Businesses must learn to leverage older workers
The percentage of the American workforce that is aged 55 and over is growing rapidly, and expected to exceed 25% by 2020. This means to compete in the 21st century, businesses must learn how to leverage older workers. People in their 50s,…
Federally funded research leads to new companies and jobs
Federally funded research fuels American innovation and contributes significantly to economic growth, a new report by The Science Coalition informs. Sequestration is seriously undermining this valuable contribution to the nation’s economy,…
Government shutdown damaged attitudes on the economy
The October government shutdown damaged people’s attitudes in the United States on the economy, as well as household finances and job prospects, according to a new Harris Poll published today. The question now is - will these more negative…
Apple profits fall despite selling more iPhones and iPads
Apple sold more iPhones and iPads during the last fiscal quarter of this year. However, the company only made $7.5 billion in profit compared to $8.2 billion during the same period last year, Apple announced. Apple’s fiscal 2013 4th quarter…
Smart TV sales improve with market education
Smart TV sales do not look promising when you ask consumers whether they are interested in making a purchase. However, as soon as they know what a smart TV is and what it can do, their interest is aroused, says a new survey carried out by…
Existing home sales fall in September 2013
Existing home sales fell in September in the United States, after reaching the highest level in almost four years, says a new report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Existing home sales include condominiums, townhomes,…
Global gender gap closes slightly in 2013 thanks to increased political participation
A new report shows that the global gender gap closed slightly from 2012 to 2013, thanks mostly to increased equality in economic and political participation among men and women. The 8th annual edition of the World Economic Forum's "Global…
Low cost manufacturing in China – is it over?
Low cost manufacturing in China has been the driving force behind three decades of major economic growth, which has taken the country to prominence as a global manufacturing powerhouse. Low cost manufacturing has helped China become the…
US exports $189.2 billion in August 2013
US exports of goods and services reached $189.2 billion in August, less than $189.2 billion in July. However, exports for the 12-months ending in August 2013 ($2.2 trillion) were 42% higher than during the same period in 2009. With imports…
Excuses for calling in sick
A Harris Interactive survey reported on some outrageous excuses workers have given when calling in sick, from being attacked by a swarm of bees to losing a fake eye. The survey was commissioned by CareerBuilder. Have you every woken up to…