Job Market Competition Exacerbates Hiring Woes Brighton/Howell MI - 09/22/2021 Eighty-two percent of companies expect to face hiring challenges over the next year with the most commonly cited reason for the talent shortage being increased competition in the job market (30%).

72% of Companies Prefer to Reskill Employees Over Hiring New Ones Brighton/Howell MI - 09/08/2021 A majority of companies (72%) would rather take the time to reskill current employees for production needs than hire new ones from outside the organization.

The Partial Return to Work — and the (Dis)Comfort Doing So Brighton/Howell MI - 08/26/2021 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.

Remote Work is Here to Stay—But Only if You Meet the Requirements Brighton/Howell MI - 08/11/2021 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.

83% of Companies Say "Willingness to Learn" Essential for Job Applicants Brighton/Howell MI - 07/28/2021

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.