Research from Robert Half shows U.S. companies' hiring plans and strategies in the second half of 2022.
<p><strong><span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-location">MENLO PARK</span></span></strong> &#8212; The job market will remain strong for the latter part of 2022, according to research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half.</p>
<p>According to the company&#8217;s State of U.S. Hiring Survey of more than 1,500 managers, 46% of respondents anticipate adding new permanent positions during the second half of the year; another 46% expect to fill vacated positions and only 8% foresee hiring freezes or layoffs.</p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span"><b>Companies&#8217; Plans for Hiring Permanent Staff</b></span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">Second Half<br class="dnr" />2021</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">First Half<br class="dnr" />2022</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">Second Half<br class="dnr" />2022</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">Adding new positions</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">51 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">65 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">46 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">Filling vacated positions</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">48 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">33 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">46 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">Not adding new or filling vacated positions</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">2 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">2 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">6 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">Eliminating positions</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">0 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">1 %</span></p>
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<p class="prnml4 dnr"><span class="prnews_span">2 %</span></p>
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<p><b>Increased Demand for Contract and Early-Career Talent<br class="dnr" /></b>Forty-five percent of managers across practice areas plan to bring in more contract professionals by year-end — especially in technology (60%) and finance and accounting (54%). In addition, 72% of employers intend to hire more entry-level or early-career professionals.</p>
<p>&#8220;Despite talk of an economic slowdown, many companies remain in hiring mode — and professionals with in-demand skills continue to have options,&#8221; said <span class="xn-person">Robert Half</span> senior executive director <span class="xn-person">Paul McDonald</span>. &#8220;In addition to staffing critical functions, employers are increasingly turning to contract talent to stay nimble while keeping projects moving forward and productivity high.&#8221;</p>
<p><b>Top Hiring Challenges and Strategies<br class="dnr" /></b>According to the research, 88% of managers said it&#8217;s challenging to find skilled professionals, primarily due to a lack of qualified talent (38%) and candidates&#8217; salary expectations being higher than what their company is willing to offer (22%).</p>
<p>In turn, employers who have the resources are using a range of recruiting tactics to win over skilled workers:</p>
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<li>46% are increasing starting salaries.</li>
<li>34% are providing signing bonuses.</li>
<li>33% are offering remote options.</li>
<li>31% are evaluating candidates outside of their company&#8217;s geography and allowing new hires to live anywhere.</li>
<li>28% are loosening education, skills or experience requirements.</li>
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