Flexibility vs. Stability: 1099 Work Gains Popularity, but Traditional W-2 Employment Preferences Endure
Job seekers’ and employees’ desire for flexibility has upended the workforce, and while the majority of both groups don’t believe that 1099 employment is simply a fad (66% job seekers and 58% hiring managers), more than 7 in 10 believe it will never replace traditional employment (72% and 75%, respectively). This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Despite signaling plans to hire full-time staff, companies appear to have a
Employers’ Preferred Hiring Demographics May Face Pressure Against DEI Compliance
While U.S. companies welcome a variety of applicants, priority is placed on some groups, with some hiring managers feeling pressure to meet diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Hiring managers say they place a great deal/some priority on those under 30 (70%) and those who identify as female (66%), followed by military veterans (59%) and people with disabilities (53%);
