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Majority of Insurers Plan to Expand Internationally in Next 12 Months

added: 12-06-2009

Despite the turmoil in the global economy, nearly two-thirds (62 percent) of insurers plan to grow outside of their home market in the next 12 months, according to findings of a global survey released by Accenture.

US Job Openings and Labor Turnover: April 2009

added: 12-06-2009

On the last business day of April, job openings in the U.S. numbered 2.5 million, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. The job openings level was at its lowest point since the series began in December 2000. The hires rate (3.1 percent) was unchanged in April and remained low.

An 'Entrepreneurial Workforce' Critical to America's Future Success in the Global Economy

added: 12-06-2009

A new report from the Junior Achievement Innovation Initiative (JAII) and Gallup shows that employers (those responsible for hiring decisions) and employees alike believe that America's workforce needs to become more "entrepreneurial" in order for the country to remain competitive in the global marketplace and that K-12 classrooms are the place to start teaching entrepreneurship. This is in line with President Barack Obama's call for "entrepreneurship" to be included with "problem-solving" and "critical thinking" as 21st century skills to be incorporated into education standards and assessments.

Euro Area MFI Interest Rate Statistics in April 2009

added: 12-06-2009

In April 2009, average short-term MFI interest rates and a large majority of average long-term MFI interest rates were substantially lower than in the previous month.

Americans Postponing Marriage, Divorce, Children Because of Economy

added: 12-06-2009

The slow economy is causing many Americans to postpone some major life decisions - including having children, getting married or getting a divorce.

China: Consumer Price Index Declined in May 2009

added: 12-06-2009

In May, the general level of consumer price index dropped 1.4 percent year-on-year. Of which, urban and rural area was down by 1.5 and 1.0 percent respectively; the price of foodstuff, non-foodstuff, consumable and services descended 0.6, 1.7, 1.4 and 1.3 percent respectively. The general level of CPI decreased 0.3 percent month-on-month; the price of foodstuff was down by 0.6 percent, of the total, fresh vegetable was dropping by 7.1 percent, while that of fresh egg surged 2.0 percent.

Health Reform "Exchange" Plan Would Restructure Health Insurance Market

added: 12-06-2009

A key element being discussed as part of health reform - the creation of a health insurance exchange that would offer new forms of insurance pooling, combined with an individual mandate and guaranteed issue - would restructure the health insurance market and has major implications for the existing employment-based benefits system that provides the majority of Americans with health coverage, according to a study released by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).

Economic Downturn Rattles Younger Workers While Older Employees Tough It Out

added: 11-06-2009

Younger workers are bearing the brunt of the current economic crisis, while older employees show greater resiliency in a recession-battered workplace where employers seek to do more with less, according to a new study by Boston College's Sloan Center on Aging & Work.

Survey Reveals Employees' Most Prized Summer Benefits

added: 11-06-2009

All work and no play makes for a dull summer, a new survey suggests. Flexible schedules (38 percent) and leaving work early on Fridays (32 percent) are the most coveted summer benefits, according to workers polled.

Disease Prevention is Top Priority for Americans in Health Reform

added: 11-06-2009

Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) released a new public opinion survey which finds that Americans rank prevention as the most important health care reform priority, and overwhelmingly support increasing funding for prevention programs to reduce disease and keep people healthy.

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