The banking industry is going through a shakedown of closings and mergers, but the employment of bank workers is likely to rise between now and 2005. (Author)

Occupational employment projections for 1990 were conservative. Detailed comparison of projected and actual increases shows that too many occupations were projected to have average growth and more of those expected to have rapid growth were underprojected. (Author)

Although labor market indicators paint a dismal picture of the status of African-American workers, they underestimate the extent to which they have been affected by recent trends. Official estimates do not include those not actively seeking work or those frustrated by the job market. (JOW)

Detailed projections of number employed in 1996, percent change 1996-2006, numerical change, and prospects are provided for occupations in the following clusters: executive/administrative/managerial, professional/technical, marketing/sales, administrative support/clerical, service, mechanics/installers/repairers, construction, production,…

Provides information on the job outlook for 250 occupations in terms of total employment, 1994; percent change, 1994-2005; numerical change, 1994-2005; and employment prospects. (JOW)

This column is dedicated to issues and answers for the new generation of librarians. Inspired by the ideas sparked by the NEXGENLIB-L discussion list launched in 2003 by Christine Borne, NextGen will grapple with the problems and ideas new librarians face every day, issues often marginalized in library literature. Though many columns, including…

The report examines current labor market statistics and makes projections regarding the types of jobs available in the future for handicapped workers. It is projected that 3 million disabled persons could be put to work before the end of the 1980's. An initial chapter considers difficulties in making projections and notes the positive potential of…

This bibliography is intended as a reference on manpower planning, at the national, industry, or company level. Certain recurring themes guided the selection of documents in this survey: (1) The main objective of macroeconomic planning is the guidance of changing unemployment patterns towards desired goals, (2) Manpower planning should be closely…

To improve efficiency in manpower policies and programs, this study explores the effects of economic growth on future manpower requirements in Canada. Projections of occupational employment as a percentage of total employment, employment per unit of output, and the level of output for each of the 12 major industries, were used to project manpower…

This report provides employment by industry for 1960 and 1969, with projections for 1975. The second part of the report presents guidelines for developing state and area employment estimates for 1960 and 1975. The report concludes with a discussion of labor supply and demand and their interrelationship. This supplement presents revised employment…

The employment of lawyers has increased rapidly, especially in the legal services industry, but growth is slower in government and for the self-employed. Continuing high numbers of graduates will keep competition in the legal field strong. (SK)

Presents survey responses of 100 Michigan firms regarding the use of advanced technologies, employment growth projections in skilled occupations, and views about community college education. Examines the impact of the introduction of office automation, telecommunications, computer-aided design, laser, quality control, materials management, and…

Evaluates the projections of 1980 economic activity and industry output and employment. Discusses errors in employment projections (especially in underestimations of employment) and determines sources of errors. (SK)

A noted authority on manpower analyzes how changes in the education, work patterns, and life styles of individuals will affect employers and educational institutions. (Editor)