New Study Analyzes Top Employers Across Sectors
The Chartistry introduced a new infographic charting the largest employers by industry, providing a multifaceted look at the U.S. workforce. Charts like this one reveal economic and social patterns that can tell us a lot about current events and the state of the workforce. We can see from the chart that retail still dominates, since Walmart employs a whopping 2.3 million people. Walmart offers many entry-level positions that millions of Americans rely upon, and there are also opportunities for growth as a manager, service worker, or warehouse worker. Healthcare is another major player on this graphic, where we can see hospital networks, health insurance companies, and pharmacies collectively employing millions of people. There is a clear demand for healthcare-related employees, whether it’s a need for nurses as our population ages or the need for clerks working at the pharmacy counter. Healthcare offers a diverse range of job opportunities, which is reflected in the numbers of this study. Technology is growing as an industry, as evidenced by the employment numbers of Apple and Microsoft. Gone are the days when IT companies were formed of small groups of engineers into major powerhouses employing thousands of people in a myriad of roles. Overall, these are the companies that employ the most people: • Walmart • Amazon • Home Depot • FedEx • UnitedHealth Group • Concentrix • Kroger • Berkshire Hathaway • Starbucks • TJX • PepsiCO • JPMorganChase • HCA Healthcare • Aramark • CVS Health Overall, we can see a wide variety of industries represented on the list, although it’s clear that America still relies on large department stores like Walmart and The Home Depot to provide jobs as well as goods. We can compare data from this chart to past data to reveal major economic changes, such as a shrinking American manufacturing sector and growing healthcare and tech opportunities. The chart offers valuable insights for job seekers, investors, and policymakers alike.
