Topic 1: Sorry: Let’s talk jobs.
December: Total new jobs UP 235,000. That is despite the fact the enterprise companies (500 employees+) reduced jobs by 151,000
https://adpemploymentreport.com/ ← Great summary stats
Spotify 600 (6% of workforce) Twitter 3,700 (50% of those who lasted this long) Salesforce 7,000 (10% of workforce) Microsoft 10,000 (5% of workforce) Tesla 10,000 (10% of workforce) Google 12,000 (6% of workforce) Amazon 18,000 (1% of workforce)
Oh, and . . .
Apple 0 (0% of workforce) – Minor adjustments at retail locations
See also the big Layoff-Tracker Service at TrueUp – https://www.trueup.io/layoffs
NOTE – TrueUp also lists about 180,000 tech job openings right now.
Topic 2: The FBI crime data is not good!
We have a crime data dilemma.
The recent mass shooting in Monterey Park, CA will NOT be included in the FBI’s nationwide crime statistics.
It turns out, the county as well as 33% of other law enforcement agencies, have not be using the the justice department’s crime reporting system.
Does this data disconnet present new opportunities?
Topic 3: First Personal Drone to be Produced by India
No, Wally, you don’t get a flying car. But you might get a personal drone. Currently going into production for the Indian Navy. But keep your eyes open for a civilian version.
Maybe you do get a flying car:
https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/01/09/flying-cars-virginia-jetson
The maker of the Jetson One — a single-passenger aircraft whose manufacturer says it can take off and land from a driveway — says one of its first customers is in Charlottesville, with a delivery scheduled for later this year, per the company’s website.
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