The Almanac of American Employers 2025: Market Research, Statistics and Trends Pertaining to the Leading Corporate Employers in America

PLUNKETT’S THE ALMANAC OF AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 2025


Key Findings:

A complete report by Plunkett Research analyzing both America’s top employers and the major trends sweeping through business and the economy that affect job seekers of all types. THE ALMANAC OF AMERICAN EMPLOYERS is the premier guide to 500 of the largest, most successful corporate employers in the nation (those with 2,500+ employee count), their employment practices, benefits and financial performance.

Key Features:
  • Job market trends analysis, data and competitive intelligence
  • Statistical tables
  • Employment forecasts and statistics
  • Important Contacts for Job Seekers
  • In-Depth Profiles of 500 of the largest, fastest-growing corporate employers
Gather Key Insights, Such As:
  • How is each industry evolving?
  • How is employment being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?
The Almanac of American Employers and the related online Major Employers Research Center are designed to be time-saving business tools for job seekers, marketers, sales directors, consultants, and strategists seeking to understand vibrant American corporate employers. It will also be of great use to placement, recruiting and human resources professionals, as well as professionals working in economic development, lending, and media. This feature rich almanac includes:

Contents, Statistics and Analysis Include:

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting Job Seekers


1. The U.S. Job Market Overview
2. Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3. The Sharing & Gig Economy’s Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers
4. Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
5. Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
6. Offshoring and the Reshoring of American Manufacturing
7. Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
8. Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Statistics

1. U.S. Employment Statistics Overview: 2023-2024
2. U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1998 - July 2023
3. Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2012, 2022 & Projected 2032
4. Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: July 2023 vs. July 2024
5. U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2023
6. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2023
7. Top 30 U.S. Fastest Growing Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2022-2032
8. Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2022-2032
9. Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2022-2032"


Introduction
How To Use This Book
Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting Job Seekers
1) The U.S. Job Market Overview
2) Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3) The Sharing & Gig Economy’s Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers
4) Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
5) Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
6) Offshoring and the Reshoring of American Manufacturing
7) Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
8) Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities


Chapter 2: Statistics
U.S. Employment Statistics Overview: 2023-2024
U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1998 - July 2023
Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2012, 2022 & Projected 2032
Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: July 2023 vs. July 2024
U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2023
Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2023
Top 30 U.S. Fastest Growing Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2022-2032
Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2022-2032
Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2022-2032
Chapter 3: Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers
1) Financial Stability
2) Growth Plans
3) Research and Development Programs
4) Product Launch and Production
5) Marketing and Distribution Methods
6) Employee Benefits
7) Quality of Work Factors
Other Considerations
Chapter 4: Important Contacts for Job Seekers
Addresses, Telephone Numbers and Internet Sites
Chapter 5: THE AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500:
Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State
Individual Data Profiles on each of THE AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500
Additional Indexes
Index of Firms Noted as Hot Spots for Advancement for Women & Minorities
Index of Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations

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