Respected as the single most comprehensive report of energy consumption around the globe available, the Annual BP Statistical Review of World Energy was released in June, as usual. What isn’t so normal about the report is that it suggests energy consumers around the globe are responding to slow growth in the worldwide economy and calls…
In 2011, Aldelante conducted a survey of supply chain executives and asked them what the impact of social media sites would likely be in the future. Half of the responding executives indicated social media would change the supply chain in positive ways, one-third answered that it would make supply chain processes more responsive, efficient, and…
Amidst a global worry over energy prices, green technologies are taking a backseat to traditional power sources, especially when it comes time to spend more for greener power, according to a new survey conducted by EnergyQuote JHA. The survey analyzed the responses of 50 large-scale energy buyers. Of the respondents, almost half (49 percent) expressed…
Whether you’re a business owner who relies on the United States Postal Service to send products to your customers, or you’re just a regular person who needs to pay her utilities bill, the future of the USPS matters to you. And no matter where you stand on USPS funding, it’s clear that something needs to…
For anyone having trouble finding a job, federal budget cuts will soon become a big problem. During the first 26 weeks of unemployment, benefits come directly from the state. That should mean that the sequester won’t affect unemployment benefits during that time.
The media love to talk about the country’s unemployment rate. The unemployment rate, however, doesn’t provide a very accurate picture of how many people have jobs. It just tells you how many people are looking for jobs. Once those people run out of unemployment protection or simply give up looking, they cease to exist.
The National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) releases an annual report detailing factors such as graduation rates, drop-out rates, and test scores. In the most recent report, NCES highlighted the impact of higher education on employment rates.
Foreign investors have always faced difficulties putting their money into China’s growing economy. According to Chinese law, foreign investors cannot participate in education, technology, media, finance, and a few other industries.
Despite the stock market’s recent strength, the brokerage business has a hard time pulling in revenue like it once did. The national Do Not Call list prevents brokerages from cold-calling people who don’t want to be bothered. Plus, competition has forced brokerage fees lower. That makes it more difficult for individuals to earn good salaries…
A new brand unveiled by Air Canada may have passengers wondering whether kindly hipsters have hijacked their planes. Air Canada Rogue, as the new airline is called, has introduced new uniforms for its on-flight crew. The uniforms are supposed to get passengers in the vacation spirit. Some people, however, may worry that they’ve accidentally boarded…