The Workplace & Job Hunting

LinkedIn did a study on careers and jobs. It found 46% of U.S. workers are on the job far from where they grew up. Career growth — most said — is the reason for the distance. 

“In today’s economy, companies are expanding beyond big-city headquarters to tap into more affordable markets and deep talent pools — and workers are following,” the LinkedIn study found.

The life insurance company, Everly Life did a study on workplace injuries and found 35% of workers get hurt their first year on the job. That adds up to over six million missed workdays. Those injuries also account for 32% of all workers’ compensation claims and associated costs.

The claims costing over $250,000 come from slips, trips and falls, being struck by an object, a motor vehicle accident, over exertion and being caught in, or between a hazard.

Back to jobs and careers. The LinkedIn study also pointed to the top-10 best places to find a new job. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the top city. Two PIA Western Alliance state cities, Boise, Idaho and Portland, Oregon sit in the top-10. Boise is 2nd and Portland is 6th.

Here’s the list.

1. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Average income: $65,235

Average listing price of homes: $524,195

A booming insurance industry and a growing technology business scene make it the most attractive to job seekers.

2. Boise, Idaho

Average income: $63,685

Average listing price of homes: $819,700

Micron's semiconductor manufacturing is expanding. Top talent is attracted by mountain trails in nearby mountains packed with rivers and outdoor access.

3. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

4. Albany, New York

5. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

6. Portland, Oregon

Average income: $76,085

Average listing price of homes: $901,845

A large number of start-ups and a huge number of tourists each year make Portland a perfect stop.

7. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

8. Hartford, Connecticut

9. Nashville, Tennesee

10. Omaha, Nebraska

Source link: PropertyCasualty360.com — https://bit.ly/3HlxwPU