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Cognizant Jobs of the Future Quarterly Index

March 22, 2021 / Comments Off on Cognizant Jobs of the Future Quarterly Index

To benchmark the emergence of new jobs, the Cognizant Center for the Future of Work created the Jobs of the Future Index (CJoF Index). This quarterly index explores trends and patterns of 50 jobs. Supported by economic research provided by Econsult Solutions through its joint venture ESI ThoughtLab, the CJoF index answers key questions such as: […]

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Will Automation Lead to Mass Unemployment?

February 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Will Automation Lead to Mass Unemployment?

Recent advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence have some experts worrying about the coming obsolescence of the human worker. Some are even calling for a universal basic income provided by the government for everyone, under the assumption that work will become scarce. But economists seem to have a pretty different view from the futurist and […]

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The State of Old City 2018 – 2019

October 18, 2018 / Comments Off on The State of Old City 2018 – 2019

In 2018, Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) and JVM Studio were retained by the Old City District to produce a comprehensive report of the current state, and the future development of the historic district. Old City District’s mission is to improve the City of Philadelphia’s historic district as a place for people to meet, work, shop […]

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Employment in Construction: Where are the Skilled Workers?

May 5, 2017 / Comments Off on Employment in Construction: Where are the Skilled Workers?

Over the past several years the number of employers, who have indicated that they were having trouble filling positions for skilled construction workers, has risen from reports of a few isolated cases around the country to reports of a widespread shortage in the industry. A National Epidemic The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has […]

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The Economy Under Trump: What to Expect?

March 2, 2017 / Comments Off on The Economy Under Trump: What to Expect?

ESI Principal and President Richard Voith recently gave a presentation for Manko Gold Katcher & Fox, an Environment and Energy Law Practice, outlining the impact President Trump’s administration will have on the economy, specifically in Philadelphia. Here are his key takeaways. With the Trump administration, we have entered a time of acute uncertainty.  According to Bloomberg, the […]

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Change in City Taxes Would Create Nearly 80,000 Jobs

September 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Change in City Taxes Would Create Nearly 80,000 Jobs

Philadelphia Growth Coalition Releases Labor Day Study Showing Change in City Taxes Would Create Nearly 80,000 jobs Proposal to lower wage and business taxes in Philadelphia awaits introduction in PA Legislature (Philadelphia) – An analysis by Econsult Solutions Inc. (ESI) projects that the Philadelphia Growth Coalition’s proposal for wage and business tax reductions – paid […]

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