workforce trends
So Much for Those Early Retirement Plans
Until recently, Jonathan Bernstein, a baby boomer and small business owner in the Los Angeles area, had plans to “semi-retire.” On turning 60 in 2011, Bernstein had hoped…
Empty nesting taking longer these days
The American Sociological Journal Context reports that today 46 percent of women and 31 percent of men have finished school, left home, gotten married, had a child or become financially…
Latinos exceed 50% of U.S. population growth
It's no secret that Latinos are the fastest-growing traditionally underrepresented group in the country. But a new report by the Pew Hispanic Center reveals that Latinos accounted…
Gen Y: What’s Mine is Yours?
What’s Mine is Yours,Generation Y,Gen Why,Millenials,tech-savvy teenagers,Google Maps,Facebook The Centralian Advocate recently reported on a global trend among tech-savvy teenagers…
A Tale of Two Job Markets
A new study by ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL AND CAREERBUILDER.COM shows both employees and employers face challenges in today’s tough economy. Key Findings of the report titled Employment…