Recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the news that unemployment has fallen to 6.1%, the lowest in nearly six years. However, not all jobs are growing as fast as others. To celebrate the continued growth of the economy, OpenSesame is beginning a series on the fastest growing jobs in America, with posts going in depth on jobs that have the brightest prospects for the next decade and how you can use that to your personal and professional advantage. To kick off the series, the infographic below shows the ten jobs with the most projected growth (and the five with the most decline) in the United States. ... [more]
IT jobs may be plentiful right now, but they aren’t all equal. The good news is that the annual list of 200 IT jobs, ranked from best to worst, has the information you need. The jobs are scored based on their income, stress, physical demands, emotional environment and growth potential; and you might be surprised by the results. As you consider your options in finding the right job, you can use this information to weigh one career path against another, or to simply rule out some of the less desired positions and save yourself the time wasted in pursuit of something less than worthwhile. ... [more]
There is a widening skills gap in the workforce. “Industry brain drain" is a contributing factor, in which increasing numbers of mature workers leave the workforce, resulting in a loss of vast amounts of valuable knowledge and experience. Help these employees make their "comeback" to the workforce, while also helping your bottom line. ... [more]
Workplace stress and mental health problems can have detrimental effects on your company’s bottom line. Part I of our two part series explores the costs of workplace stress through this infographic. Check back tomorrow for Part II to learn what you can do to support your employees and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding mental health. ... [more]
At OpenSesame, we take pride in partnerships with our sellers and affiliates. We are constantly seeking to extend and enrich those partnerships, and we think social media is a great way to do so! We've created this infographic to provide tips for you, our sellers, on how to optimize your social networking. You'll learn the basics of each major social network and how to best connect with OpenSesame on each. Check out this infographic—we hope to hear from you via social media soon! ... [more]
October is National Fire Prevention Month. Are you prepared to deal with a fire emergency? Get the fire safety training you need and review these resources–US Fire Administration, National Fire Protection Association–to ensure you’re able to protect your home and business. Get the facts about fire with our infographic. ... [more]
To kick off our week centered on nursing and nurse training, we’ve created an infographic summarizing the state of the nursing in 2013. As a growing field, nursing can be hard to keep up with; here you’ll find all of the up-to-date industry information to keep you in the loop! ... [more]
Keeping workers safe on the job is an important consideration for employers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the Department of Labor, works to assure safe working conditions for employees by both creating and enforcing standards and providing training, education, outreach, and assistance. OSHA sets forth flexible requirements surrounding training; it is up to you ensure your employees are informed about the dangers, hazards, and risks of their occupation and how to be safe in the workplace. ... [more]
eLearning is an explosive industry, likely to double in size over the next two years. If you are considering elearning as option for your corporate training needs, check out our infographic on industry trends and how OpenSesame is staying ahead of the curve. ... [more]