| Key Labor Market and Economic Metrics Updated monthly, this reference provides current and historical data on several metrics related to the labor market, including: labor force, employment, unemployment, and industry jobs, as well as metrics related to the broader economy, including: motor vehicle sales, retail sales, and oil prices. |
Michigan Online Job Demand Analysis: January 2014 The Help Wanted Online Data Series™ helps to fill a gap left by existing economic indicators by measuring monthly labor demand (advertised vacancies) at the national, state, and regional levels. This series is comparable in timing and geographic detail to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) monthly measures of labor supply (unemployment).
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Regional Prosperity Initiative: Real-Time Labor Demand Snapshots
The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine® (HWOL) Data Series is used to provide a quick look at some key characteristics of real-time in-demand occupations in Michigan’s 10 Prosperity Regions. These monthly reports are designed to supplement the Michigan Online Job Demand Analysis.
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| BED Highlights: 2nd Quarter 2013 Business Employment Dynamics consist of a quarterly series of statistics on gross job gains and gross job losses. Gross job gains and gross job losses reveal some aspects of business dynamics, including establishment openings and closings and establishment expansions and contractions. BED data are generated from the micro-data collected by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) or ES -202 program. |
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MI Industry Highlights December 2013 presents detailed information on monthly and annual employment trends in Michigan's industry sectors.
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Michigan Online Job Demand Analysis: December 2013 The Help Wanted Online Data Series™ helps to fill a gap left by existing economic indicators by measuring monthly labor demand (advertised vacancies) at the national, state, and regional levels. This series is comparable in timing and geographic detail to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) monthly measures of labor supply (unemployment).
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Regional Online Job Demand Profiles By using The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine® (HWOL) Data Series, these profiles are intended to supplement existing Labor Market Information by providing local planners with information on real-time job demand. Produced quarterly, these reports are available for each of the state’s 25 Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs).
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| Michigan Economic & Workforce Indicators and Insights - Winter 2014 This biannual report tracks Michigan labor market trends on a series of indicators related to the workforce, knowledge-based jobs, innovation, education, and the economy. It provides a concise analysis of recent trends in these indicators as well as national or regional comparisons |
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Regional Prosperity Initiative: Labor Market Information Supplements
These customized profiles provide labor market information to support the Regional Prosperity Initiative. Produced for the State’s 10 Prosperity Regions, these reports include information and analysis on population and demographics, labor force and unemployment, industrial and occupational employment, and real-time and forecasted demand.
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| Michigan Veterans: A Workforce Study The subject of veterans in the labor market is an important topic deserving special study. This report draws on information from the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives to provide those interested in workforce issues with some general information about veterans in the state’s labor market. The study includes sections on population and demographics, labor force and labor force participation, unemployment, and employment. |
Employment and Occupations in the Skilled Trades in Michigan. Since the beginning of the most recent economic recovery, the Skilled Trades have been a hot topic. This study explores several dimensions of Skilled Trades occupations, including employment and earnings, job requirements and readiness, and current and projected demand. A detailed methodology sections highlights some key characteristics of Skilled Trades and non-Skilled Trades occupations. A proposed list of Skilled Trades job titles is provided.
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| Mass Layoff Analysis 4th Quarter 2012 shows Michigan layoff events affecting 50 or more workers. |
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Union Membership in Michigan, 2012.
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| Michigan's Aging Workforce: Identifying Industries with High Concentrations of Older Workers. Michigan’s workforce is getting older. This paper looks at industries in Michigan that are potentially susceptible to future labor and knowledge shortfalls |
Michigan Industry Cluster Workforce Reports These reports provide information on employment trends, high growth jobs, potential labor supply, real-time job ads, and forecast job growth for occupations and industries in five key Michigan industry clusters; Agriculture, Energy, Health Care, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.
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| Michigan Economic & Workforce Indicators and Insights - Winter 2013 This biannual report tracks Michigan labor market trends on a series of indicators related to the workforce, knowledge-based jobs, innovation, education, and the economy. It provides a concise analysis of recent trends in these indicators as well as national or regional comparisons |
Labor Supply / Demand Profiles and Labor Shed Studies Focused on five targeted Workforce Development Clusters, these reports characterize labor demand and labor supply by using thermal mapping, real-time data, and other key labor market information about Michigan and several state labor sheds.
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| LMI Dashboard A monthly overview of workforce & economic trends, serving as an at-a-glance look at the labor market and economic situation in Michigan. User-customizable by geography. |
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Identifying Difficult to Fill Jobs Using the Conference Board’s Help Wanted Online Database This article will identify some difficult to fill job vacancies by analyzing online job advertisements that have been active for extended periods of time. This article will also attempt to shed some light on why those vacancies may be especially tough to fill.
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State Rankings: Two Years Post-Recession. As of June 2011, it is now two years since the end of the national recession. How does job growth in Michigan industry sectors rank nationally over this period?
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| Michigan Green Jobs Report: A Regional Analysis 2010 This is a companion report to the Michigan Green Jobs Report 2009. It presents detailed information for five Michigan regions on the number of area “green” jobs and the distribution of these jobs by industry and occupation. |
| Michigan's Labor Market News Presents analysis and data on monthly and annual Michigan workforce and industry trends, as well as short articles on employment-related topics |
| Michigan's Hot 50 Jobs Highlights favorable long-term careers with high growth potential, solid numbers of annual job openings, and good wages |
| Michigan Green Jobs Report 2009 defines Michigan's green economy and presents estimates of Michigan green jobs by industry and occupation, and tracks job trends among green-related firms. |
