Inflation Fallout a Long-Term Concern for 87% of U.S. Companies
With rates higher than they have been in decades, 92% of U.S. companies report inflation is affecting their business in some capacity with 87% adding that this hardship will impact their operations for years to come. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. In response to the high inflation rate, 40% of companies have raised prices, 39% have absorbed some of the additional costs, 27% have adopted new technology to automate processes, 24%
Reaching Diverse Candidates is One of the Biggest Hiring Challenges for 1 in 5 Companies
Efforts to establish a company diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policy have steadily increased over the last two years, but 21% of U.S. companies say translating this effort to hiring is one of the biggest hiring challenges their company will face over the next year. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Fifty-four percent of businesses report having a DEI policy in place compared to 52% in the first half of 2021 and 46% in the
