One year ago I started to blog for Ipsos, with my first blog covering the upcoming 2012 Knowledge Summit and theme. It seems appropriate then, that this blog should cover this year’s 7th Annual Ipsos Seattle Knowledge Summit. It’s a … Read More…
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When it Rains, it Pours (Data & Insights)
While rain is often the topic of conversation here in the spring, the season also brings back many great marketing and market research events to the Northwest. Last month, Ipsos MarketQuest in Seattle was proud to once again sponsor MarketMix … Read More…
Why Academically Talented, Low-Income Students Don’t Apply to Selective Schools
A new study has determined that low-income students with top test scores and grades do not generally apply to the most selective colleges and universities, raising troubling questions about rising inequality and the potentially diminished role of higher education as … Read More…
Culture at Work: British Council, Booz Allen Hamilton and Ipsos Public Affairs launch study in Washington DC
On Thursday Ipsos Public Affairs launched the “Culture at Work: Communicating in the Global Workplace” study in Washington, DC, to an audience of policymakers and experts. The study of 367 large employers in nine countries was conducted in partnership with … Read More…
Voice of the Northwest – A Local Survey Community
This week we issued the first release of the findings from a survey conducted with the VoiceNW research community. So what is VoiceNW and why the big deal, you may ask? VoiceNW (Voice of the Northwest) is a research solution … Read More…
Preparing Students for the Modern Workplace
According to a study released last week by The Chronicle, US employers are finding that job candidates are lacking basic workplace proficiencies, like adaptability, communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems. This resonates strongly with a study published last … Read More…
Culture at Work: The Value of Intercultural Skills in the Workplace
Global economic realities are driving constant change in the workplace, leading to significant shifts in employers’ needs and expectations. In addition to traditional qualifications, employers are now seeking candidates who have the skills to transcend national and cultural borders and … Read More…
Are Americans Saving Enough for College? Ipsos Public Affairs/Sallie Mae How America Saves for College Report 2013
In 2011, America sent nearly 22 million people to college. With tuition prices on the rise many American families are getting a head start on saving for college. Are they doing enough though? In a report published today by Sallie Mae and conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, we illustrate the current trends in how American families are preparing for their financial investment in higher education.
From “Bowling Alone” to Bowling Online: The Link between Social Media and Social Capital
In 2000, Robert Putnam wrote Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community in which he chronicled the decline of “social capital” in the United States. Putnam described the decline in the in-person social intercourse that Americans had used to found, educate and enrich the fabric of their social lives. Putnam also discussed the ways in which Americans have disengaged from political involvement including decreased voter turnout, lower public meeting attendance, fewer serving on committees and working with political parties. At the time, these same trends were being noted in Canada and other Western countries.
Just more about Jobs, Jobs, Jobs or Setting the stage for Long-Term Economic Competitiveness
Obama’s 2013 State of the Union AddressToday, February 12th 2013, President Obama will give the 227th State of the Union address and the 5th of his presidency. This specific speech will have special significance because it is the first of his second term as president. It is his opening volley and will help set the policy tone for the next four years. It, in other worlds, is an important speech.
But what should, and ultimately what will, Obama say?
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