40% of employers plan to add full-time jobs in 2017

CareerBuilder survey. Delving into the data, 40% of employers say they will hire full-time, permanent employees this year, while 3 in 10 intend to hire part-time, permanent staff. The national survey, conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder from November 16 to December 6, 2016, also indicates five additional, key trends:

  • Increased wages
  • Emphasis on candidates’ soft skills
  • Reaching out to candidates via texts to invite them for job interviews
  • Expectations for social media savviness
  • Investment in employee training
“Three in four employers reported that they are in a better financial position than they were a year ago, which is instilling more confidence in adding people to their payrolls,” said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder and co-author of The Talent Equation. “Following a divisive election season, employers are entering the New Year with a watchful, yet optimistic approach. One of the key challenges for employers will be bridging the talent gaps within their own organizations by either offering better wages or by helping to reskill and upskill workers.” Take a look at the full press release and the useful infographic, highlighting the report data and 2017 expectations.]]>

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