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Some Bright Spots in 2009 Hiring Forecast

Jan. 2, 2009 — While news continues to flood in about companies cutting their workforces, there is a bit of good news. A new survey finds that 14% of employers plan to increase their full-time headcount, compared to 32% in 2008, and 16% will not increase their full-time staff.

The CareerBuilder survey found that 66% of companies have plans to increase employee wages, which is down from 80% in 2008. The survey also found that one-third of employers plan to offer higher starting salaries than in the past; this figure is down from 65% in 2008. The survey also found that 31% of employers are considering implementing flex benefits to attract and retain employees, with 70% offering alternative scheduling and 48% offering telecommuting.

Survey methodology
The "2009 Job Forecast" was conducted from Nov. 12 through Dec. 1, 2008, by Harris Interactive. More than 3,200 hiring managers and human resource professionals in private sector companies participated.

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