Labor Shortage, Employee Turnover, and Benefits Demands Keeping Employers Up at Night OKLAHOMA CITY - 12/28/2022 While a majority of U.S. hiring managers feel positive about their company’s hiring outlooks, 85% still expect challenges over the next year with 75% saying it keeps them up at night.

Many U.S. Companies Find Productivity Not Negatively Impacted by Remote Work OKLAHOMA CITY - 12/14/2022 Impacted by the current labor shortage, 82% of U.S. hiring managers at companies where employees worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic say they are planning to allow staff to continue their duties offsite.

Employee Turnover Continues to Increase with an Average Annual Cost of $57,150 OKLAHOMA CITY - 11/30/2022 Employee departures continue to plague the workforce as 48% of U.S. hiring managers say their company is experiencing increased turnover, up from 44% in late 2021.

Dependability, Communications Skills, and Willingness to Learn Deemed Essential Soft Skills for Applicants OKLAHOMA CITY - 11/16/2022 Dependability (90%), communications skills (89%) and a willingness to learn (88%) are among the top soft skills hiring managers deem absolutely essential or very important in job applicants.

Automation Offers a Treat, Not Trick for Employers in Crippling Labor Market OKLAHOMA CITY - 10/26/2022 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.