Colorado had about 8,500 more online advertisements to fill jobs in June than the previous month, more than double May's increase in the state's digital help-wanted ads, according to the latest report Wednesday from The Conference Board.
Unduplicated online job ads in the state totaled 122,700 last month, up from 114,200 the month before, the monthly report said.
Of June's digital ads, 69,000 were new ads run for the first time, up from 64,600 first-time ads the month before. The rest were repeats of ads first placed in previous months.
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Independent consulting to see hockey-stick growth curve
According to a new study from MBO Partners, a company offering services to independent consultants, by 2013, the number of independent workers in America is expected to grow from 16 million to more than 20 million.
By 2020, that figure could climb to include more than half of U.S. workers, leading to a new independent majority comprised of freelancers, consultants and other independent workers. Blame the economic turmoil or a change in values, but more people are demanding greater self-reliance, control and satisfaction in their professional lives.
For example, 75 percent of independents surveyed by MBO Partners stated that doing something they love was more important than making money while 74 percent stated that they wanted a job where they know they were making a difference. MBO CEO Gene Zaino highlighted results from the national study last week at the GigaOM Net:Workconference in San Francisco.
In an accompanying article, he writes optimistically about the promise of a pioneering, independent workforce but warns that there are obstacles standing in the way, including a surge in government regulations and corporate complexity in engaging independent talent. "If we do not address the obstacles and complexity around the free and productive use of independent talent, companies — as well as these talented experts — may choose the troubling path of leaving this great country and going elsewhere," warns Zaino.
Other key findings from the study: • The independent workforce spans gender and generations and is currently 16 million strong in the United States • Nearly 60 percent of independent workers stated that they are highly satisfied with their work situation versus half of employees who are unhappy • More than half of independent workers (55 percent) say it was their proactive choice to become an independent worker Source: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/emergingtech/5-trends-driving-the-future-of-work/3058
By 2020, that figure could climb to include more than half of U.S. workers, leading to a new independent majority comprised of freelancers, consultants and other independent workers. Blame the economic turmoil or a change in values, but more people are demanding greater self-reliance, control and satisfaction in their professional lives.
For example, 75 percent of independents surveyed by MBO Partners stated that doing something they love was more important than making money while 74 percent stated that they wanted a job where they know they were making a difference. MBO CEO Gene Zaino highlighted results from the national study last week at the GigaOM Net:Workconference in San Francisco.
In an accompanying article, he writes optimistically about the promise of a pioneering, independent workforce but warns that there are obstacles standing in the way, including a surge in government regulations and corporate complexity in engaging independent talent. "If we do not address the obstacles and complexity around the free and productive use of independent talent, companies — as well as these talented experts — may choose the troubling path of leaving this great country and going elsewhere," warns Zaino.
Other key findings from the study: • The independent workforce spans gender and generations and is currently 16 million strong in the United States • Nearly 60 percent of independent workers stated that they are highly satisfied with their work situation versus half of employees who are unhappy • More than half of independent workers (55 percent) say it was their proactive choice to become an independent worker Source: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/emergingtech/5-trends-driving-the-future-of-work/3058
Order books, movies and now ... workers online
Elance, one of several growing platforms for online work, has released figures from its 2011 Online Employment Review. The big takeaway is that in 2011, businesses hiring online shot up 120 percent and the market for contingent online work is expected to grow at record pace and double again next year.
“This year’s job numbers suggest a structural change in traditional employment, as more businesses are adopting online and contingent work as a core business strategy,” said Elance CEO Fabio Rosati.
Rosati points to technology and independence as the main drivers: “Fueled by technology, work is no longer confined to the 9-5 and the office. Knowledge workers are building independent careers by working online with multiple clients, from their home, from public spaces or from co-located offices.
The ability to gain instant access to qualified talent with in-demand skills regardless of location is a global trend that is starting to change the way businesses and people work.” Key findings include:
• 83 percent of small businesses surveyed by Elance plan to hire up to 50 percent of their workers as online contractors online in the next 12 months
• Nearly 1 in 3 workers began freelancing to be their own boss and work on the type of projects they love
• The top benefits of online work cited include the ability to control their own schedule (90 percent), follow their passion (87 percent) and eliminate the commute (85 percent) The hottest skills in demand according to an analysis of the more than 650,000 jobs posted on Elance this year include:
• Software development skills such as HTML5 (+238 percent), Mobile (+137 percent), WordPress (+100 percent), Facebook (+66 percent) and Twitter (+47 percent) • Creative skills like Graphic Design (+176 percent) and Content Writing (+72 percent)
• Marketing skills such as Internet Marketing (+132 percent), Marketing Communications (+53 percent) and Telemarketing (52 percent)
• Administrative skills, including Transcription (+114 percent), Administrative Support (+87 percent) and Data Entry (+69 percent)
• Consulting skills ranging from Product Manufacturing (+186 percent), Architectural Design (+185 percent), Financial Analysis (+140 percent) and Legal (+86 percent) to Business Strategy (+76 percent) Check out the study for more details and to see Elance's best and worst moments in work in 2011 along with 2012 predictions.
Online Work Online work across all platforms passed $1 billion in 2011, and job creation accelerated with 650,000 new jobs posted on Elance alone.
The number of businesses hiring on Elance and the number of online professionals working on Elance grew more than 120%.
Earnings for Elancers rose in more than 100 countries around the world. Source: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/emergingtech/5-trends-driving-the-future-of-work/3058
Rosati points to technology and independence as the main drivers: “Fueled by technology, work is no longer confined to the 9-5 and the office. Knowledge workers are building independent careers by working online with multiple clients, from their home, from public spaces or from co-located offices.
The ability to gain instant access to qualified talent with in-demand skills regardless of location is a global trend that is starting to change the way businesses and people work.” Key findings include:
• 83 percent of small businesses surveyed by Elance plan to hire up to 50 percent of their workers as online contractors online in the next 12 months
• Nearly 1 in 3 workers began freelancing to be their own boss and work on the type of projects they love
• The top benefits of online work cited include the ability to control their own schedule (90 percent), follow their passion (87 percent) and eliminate the commute (85 percent) The hottest skills in demand according to an analysis of the more than 650,000 jobs posted on Elance this year include:
• Software development skills such as HTML5 (+238 percent), Mobile (+137 percent), WordPress (+100 percent), Facebook (+66 percent) and Twitter (+47 percent) • Creative skills like Graphic Design (+176 percent) and Content Writing (+72 percent)
• Marketing skills such as Internet Marketing (+132 percent), Marketing Communications (+53 percent) and Telemarketing (52 percent)
• Administrative skills, including Transcription (+114 percent), Administrative Support (+87 percent) and Data Entry (+69 percent)
• Consulting skills ranging from Product Manufacturing (+186 percent), Architectural Design (+185 percent), Financial Analysis (+140 percent) and Legal (+86 percent) to Business Strategy (+76 percent) Check out the study for more details and to see Elance's best and worst moments in work in 2011 along with 2012 predictions.
Online Work Online work across all platforms passed $1 billion in 2011, and job creation accelerated with 650,000 new jobs posted on Elance alone.
The number of businesses hiring on Elance and the number of online professionals working on Elance grew more than 120%.
Earnings for Elancers rose in more than 100 countries around the world. Source: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/emergingtech/5-trends-driving-the-future-of-work/3058
Online job ads rise in August after July decline
September 03 2014
U.S. online job ads rose by 164,600 in August to a total of about 5.2 million, according to The Conference Board’s report on online jobs ads released today.
The increase follows a loss of 15,500 job ads in July. “Labor demand has shown some renewed strength over the past three months with an average increase of 102,000 per month,” said Gad Levanon, director of macroeconomics and labor markets at The Conference Board.
“The 2014 gains through August are an improvement over the slower-paced gains of 2013 for the same time period.” Professional occupations — business and finance, computer and math, and healthcare — continued to gain job ads in August after earlier 2014 losses.
The services/production occupations also showed gains in office and administration, sales, and food preparation. - See more at: http://www.staffingindustry.com/Research-Publications/Daily-News/Online-job-ads-rise-in-August-after-July-decline-31336#sthash.cJdKgAYC.dpuf
The increase follows a loss of 15,500 job ads in July. “Labor demand has shown some renewed strength over the past three months with an average increase of 102,000 per month,” said Gad Levanon, director of macroeconomics and labor markets at The Conference Board.
“The 2014 gains through August are an improvement over the slower-paced gains of 2013 for the same time period.” Professional occupations — business and finance, computer and math, and healthcare — continued to gain job ads in August after earlier 2014 losses.
The services/production occupations also showed gains in office and administration, sales, and food preparation. - See more at: http://www.staffingindustry.com/Research-Publications/Daily-News/Online-job-ads-rise-in-August-after-July-decline-31336#sthash.cJdKgAYC.dpuf
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