Herman Trend Alert: Pockets of Prosperity, Part 2
Not too long ago, Deloitte and Touche reported that there were 5,000 open jobs in the manufacturing sector. Having industrial skills makes you very employable today.
Herman Trend Alert: Pockets of Prosperity for Job Seekers in 2012, Part 1
According to Ed Gordon, a futurist specializing in career and vocational education, there are more than 5 million vacant positions in the U.S. labor market today.
Herman Trend Alert: The Near-Term Future of Travel
Travel, both domestic and global, will see some curious developments in the coming year.
Herman Trend Alert: Marketers Paying for Access to Consumers
Look for retailers and other service suppliers to get very creative in how they will add value and “pay” consumers for access and good reviews, beyond discounts and coupons.
Herman Trend Alert: 2012 Workforce/Workplace Forecast
Every year at about this time, The Herman Group issues its annual forecast. If it seems like much of this forecast is similar to last year, you are right. Due to prolonged economic challenges, employers are facing very similar conditions to last year.
Herman Trend Alert: Fascinating Implications of New (Internal and External) Customer Loyalty Studies
Just as loyalty toward “green” products and services has fallen victim to the continuing economic woes around the world, so has customer loyalty – both internal and external to organizations.
Herman Trend Alert: Employee Engagement Declining
Everyone agrees that employee engagement is critical to productivity and profit. That is why the recent news from employment agency Randstad is so concerning.
Herman Trend Alert: Young Buyers Attract Market Attention
Characterized as the new “Big Spenders,” youths, ages 8- to 24-years-old, are extremely engaged in all aspects of technology and media today. They exert a tremendous influence on their families’ purchases – $211 billion, to be exact.
Herman Trend Alert: Consumers Abandon ‘Green’ Standards to Save Money
An extensive survey conducted by Grail Research finds that almost two-thirds (65 percent) of consumers changed their green buying habits due to the “Great Recession.”
Herman Trend Alert: Employee Loyalty Declines Worldwide
Several recent studies have reinforced our belief that employee loyalty is declining around the world. The most recent evidence comes from the well-respected consultancy Mercer in its 2011 “What’s Working” survey released just last week.
Herman Trend Alert: Boomers Realigning Values
This realignment of values will have a wide-ranging impact on consumer goods and services, travel, tourism, home and real estate, health and wellness and politics and current affairs.
Herman Trend Alert: Sounding a Global Warning About Youth Unemployment Numbers
With a global population of 7 billion people, it is important to realize that more than 28 percent are between the ages of 15 and 24. Today, we highlight a significant societal problem: youth unemployment.