Stats & Facts – Week of November 27, 2017
Published on December 1, 2017
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Are your skills ready for the future?
375 million workers around the globe might need to switch jobs or update skills by 2030 due to automation, according to McKinsey Global Institute. The biggest job loss projections are in processing and collecting data and predictable physical activities.
“We Gather Here to Honor”
A memorial park will be created on the Dr. W.H. Councill School site on St. Clair Avenue, providing green space and a gathering space for activities in downtown Huntsville.
Health Insurance Premium Increases
Family premiums for employer-sponsored insurance rose an average of 3% to $18,764 in 2017, continuing a slow six-year run of increases, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation Workers at small firms on average contribute $1,550 more for coverage than at large firms.
Stats & Facts is a weekly series covering City of Huntsville economic development announcements, relevant national and regional statistics that could impact the Rocket City region and informational nuggets that span industries. It is compiled by Business Relations Officer Harrison Diamond.
