Social media could be a standard recruiting tool for U.S. companies as a majority of hiring managers report they currently use it to source, research and screen applicants. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Roughly 2 in 5 U.S. hiring managers (41%) feel social media […]
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Demand for Recent College Grads in the U.S. Hits Highest Level in Three Years
Fifty-six percent of U.S. hiring managers say they plan to include recent college grads in their 2023 headcount, marking the highest level in three years as companies look for more entry-level talent. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. With companies reporting intentions to hire for entry-level […]
Flexible Work Hours, Location, and Shortened Work Week Top Requested Benefits That Most Companies Don’t Offer
Flexibility remains king for non-traditional benefits as American workers feel companies should offer employees more control over their work hours and location, but less than 50% of businesses do. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
Almost Half of U.S. Companies Can’t Fill Open Positions
Despite the optimistic hiring outlook for the next year, 91% of U.S. companies expect to face challenges, including 45% of hiring managers who say they have open positions they cannot fill. (more…)
Historic Inflation and Labor Shortage Forcing Businesses to Raise Prices
Record low unemployment may mean good news for American job seekers but coupled with stubbornly high inflation, companies are being forced to make difficult choices to stay afloat, including continuing to pass on increased operating costs to consumers, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
Hiring Remains Strong, But Costly
Expectations for wage increases have steadily risen over the past few years with 2023 marking their highest level yet. Seventy-five percent of hiring managers predict employees at their companies will receive a bump in pay this year, up from 58% in 2020, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. […]
Offering Semi-Retirement to Workers Could Slow Turnover
With employee turnover showing no signs of slowing down, offering older workers a chance to delay full retirement may help slow the exodus—even if only momentarily, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Retiring employees are expected to account for 28% of turnover in 2023, with U.S. hiring managers […]
Automation Offers a Treat, Not Trick for Employers in Crippling Labor Market
Facing a busy holiday shopping season with a shortage of workers, nearly 80% of U.S. companies believe automation could help their business, and 74% say it’s the key to keeping up with current demand. (more…)
Medical Coverage, Wages and Hours, and Benefits Security Top Priorities for Voters in Midterm Election
Facing a critical congressional midterm election in just more than two weeks, the majority of Americans planning to vote say they would be more likely to back a candidate in the upcoming midterm election if they prioritized medical coverage (69%), wages and hours (65%), employee benefits security (62%), family and medical leave (60%), workplace safety, […]
US: Wage Increase Demands Up Nearly 20% in Two Years; Benefit Offerings Lag Behind
Expectations for wage increases have jumped roughly 20% since 2020 as 70% of companies plan to offer higher salary adjustments through the end of the year. Benefits, however, will gain less ground as only 50% of businesses anticipate their offerings to increase compared to 2021, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by […]