Employers in the United States plan to maintain a steady approach toward hiring during the first quarter of 2008, according to a quarterly survey of 14,000 employers by Manpower, Inc.
"Our survey data suggests it will be a solid start to the year when it comes to hiring in the United States," says Jeffrey A. Joerres, chairman & CEO of Manpower, Inc. "Overall, employers anticipate only marginal changes compared to three months ago, with the brightest job prospects reported by employers in the Mining and Services sectors. On the other hand, finding job opportunities in the Construction and Education sectors is expected to be more challenging for job seekers."
Of the 14,000 U.S. employers surveyed, 22 percent expect to add to their payrolls during the first quarter of 2008, while 12 percent expect to reduce staff levels. Sixty percent expect no change in the hiring pace, and 6 percent are undecided about their hiring plans.
"Looking at the industry sectors, hiring plans are relatively stable from three months ago and just slightly softer compared to last year at this time," says Jonas Prising, President of Manpower North America. "You might say that employers are getting one less latte a week--but they are still going to the coffee shop regularly."
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