Businesses across the globe are now looking to hire new staff, according to the Regus Business Tracker survey. U.S. business was close to the global average with 32% of companies preparing to add new staff in 2011. “As companies look to find economies in their own operations, we are likely to see more and more organizations offering flexible working practices to their existing or prospective employees in a bid to achieve a better work-life balance and run a leaner organization,” said Sande Golgart, regional vice president for Regus.
The fact that companies are looking to hire additional staff will be regarded as a significant indicator that the mindset of organizations has shifted toward investment in growth through human capital, according to the report.
Golgart said, “The intention to increase headcount is a clear indicator that businesses want to be prepared to grasp the opportunities that recovering markets may throw their way. The U.S. in particular is still suffering from high unemployment levels, at 9.6%, although private sector payroll continues to increase slightly and this finding should be taken as a positive indication for employment.” The survey revealed that 41% of companies are still looking to reduce their overhead through means other than reducing staff. This reveals an attitude of cautious optimism.
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