U.S. hiring decision-makers are more positive about the future of the workforce, with the most common feelings attributed to hiring in 2022 being positive (85%) – including being hopeful (51%), and optimistic (49%).

​According to hiring decision-makers, in the second half of 2022:

• 61% plan to increase the number of employees at their company
• 34% expect no change to the number of employees
• 3% anticipate a decrease in employee count

Unfortunately, there continue to be new issues companies face – most recently, a once-in-a-generation rise in inflation. This increase in the cost to businesses has caused companies to make difficult decisions, including:

• Raise prices (40%)
• Absorb additional costs (39%)
• Adopt new technology to automate tasks/processes (27%)
• Reduce transportation (24%)
• Outsource work (18%)
• Turn down work opportunities (16%)

To provide accurate and timely employment forecasts for business leaders, Express Employment Professionals commissions an ongoing Job Insights survey to track employment and hiring trends across a wide range of industries.

Download the full report for current trends in employment and hiring.