The majority of U.S. workers (81%) are comfortable returning to the office during the COVID-19 pandemic, but 87% still believe their employers can do more to mitigate the virus risks. (more…)
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Remote Work is Here to Stay, But Only if You Meet the Requirements
Remote work continues to play a key role in the tight labor market as 63% of U.S. companies will allow existing employees to work remotely once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and 60% agree that a rise in this trend is making it more difficult to attract and retain employees. This is according to a new […]
83% of Companies Say “Willingness to Learn” Essential for Job Applicants
U.S. hiring decision-makers are looking for a willingness to learn, dependability, adaptability and initiative, among other soft skills, in what may be fallout from the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
Hiring Outlook Jumps 24% Since January 2020
In a stark contrast from 2020, over the next year, hiring decision-makers say they are feeling hopeful (44%), optimistic (42%) and confident (41%) about their company’s hiring outlook with 55% planning to increase their number of employees later this year. This is according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment […]
Hiring Outlook Optimistic for College Students and Recent Grads
Sometimes overlooked in a tight labor market, U.S. hiring decision-makers say their companies are optimistic about hiring a variety of groups this year, including recent college graduates, college students and vocational/career tech graduates. (more…)
40% of Employers Say Workers Have Left for Caregiving Responsibilities
Despite recognizing the importance of retaining caregivers in the workforce, 40% of U.S. hiring decision-makers report employees have left their company since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to care for children or other family members, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
1 in 5 Hiring Decision-Makers Say Pandemic Negatively Impacting Working Parents
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. hiring decision-makers say the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted their company’s ability to retain working parents in the workplace. This is according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
1 in 3 Hiring Decision-Makers Predict Remote Work is the New Normal
A majority of employees at U.S. companies regularly worked from home in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, an arrangement 1 in 3 (35%) hiring decision-makers say will become the new normal. This is according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
84% of Companies Made Changes for Employee Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
One year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to close their doors, even temporarily, many hiring decision-makers say their companies have made changes to keep employees safe in physical workplaces. (more…)
Wages Expected to Jump in 2021; Benefits Hold Steady
Aside from some lawmakers calling for a $15 minimum wage, forecasts are encouraging for a market-driven increase in employee wages, while benefits are largely expected to remain the same in 2021. This is according to a new survey from Express Employment Professionals. This survey from The Harris Poll, commissioned by Express, reveals nearly 3 in […]