Survey: 43% of US hiring managers say firm relies more on contractors than three years ago; 80% more likely to hire them
Key points
- 43% of US hiring managers say their company relies more on contractors than three years ago
- 80% say they are more likely to hire contractors
- 25% plan to add temporary help, versus 26% last spring and 16% in spring 2025
- 82% call the shift critical to strategy
A survey by Express Employment Professionals and the Harris Poll found 43% of US hiring managers say their company relies more on contractors than it did three years ago, and 80% say they are more likely to hire them. 25% plan to add temporary help, versus 26% last spring and 16% in spring 2025. 82% call the shift critical to strategy.
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