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Labor Shortage, Employee Turnover and Benefits Demands Keeping Employers Up at Night

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While a majority of U.S. hiring managers feel positive about their company's hiring outlooks, 85% still expect challenges over the next year with 75% saying it keeps them up at night.

Key Points: 
  • Hiring challenges are expected to linger into next year and are keeping employers up at night, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.
  • Corresponding with the top hiring challenges companies face, those with open positions report they are not filled due to a lack of applicants.
  • This includes applicants with hard skills (39%), relevant experience (38%), soft skills (36%) and/or applicants in general (34%).
  • Greg Sulentic, an Express franchise owner in Nebraska, agrees and places rising wages at the top of the list for business killers.

Many U.S. Companies Find Productivity Not Negatively Impacted by Remote Work

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec.14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Impacted by the current labor shortage, 82% of U.S. hiring managers at companies where employees worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic say they are planning to allow staff to continue their duties offsite. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

Key Points: 
  • And despite the possibility of increased distractions while working remotely, productivity appears unharmed for many companies.
  • Among companies that offered remote work, 39% saw no change in their employees' productivity during COVID-19 compared to when they worked in the company's physical workplace.
  • In Nebraska, Express franchise owner Greg Sulentic says the transition to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic caused a permanent change to the structure of work.
  • "As long as productivity doesn't suffer, offering a remote work option for employees has many benefits and is a popular incentive shaping many companies' cultures right now," he added.

Wage Increase Demands Up Nearly 20% in Two Years; Benefit Offerings Lag Behind

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Expectations for wage increases have jumped roughly 20% since 2020 as 70% of companies plan to offer higher salary adjustments through the end of the year. Benefits, however, will gain less ground as only 50% of businesses anticipate their offerings to increase compared to 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Benefits, however, will gain less ground as only 50% of businesses anticipate their offerings to increase compared to 2021.
  • Yet a fifth of companies (20%) feel there will not be a change to their wages for the remainder of 2022.
  • When it comes to these benefits, half of U.S. hiring decision-makers (50%) expect these offerings at their company will increase for the remainder of 2022 compared to 2021.
  • Looking ahead five years, nearly half of hiring managers (48%) report their company plans to offer paid leave.

Despite Labeling Two Weeks' Notice a Courtesy, Majority Agree Companies Will Not Rehire Former Employees Without One

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The majority of U.S. adults (87%) say employees are familiar with the concept of providing a two weeks' notice to employers upon leaving. However, despite stating this advance notice is merely a courtesy (61%) as opposed to a requirement (39%), 53% believe companies would never rehire someone without it.

Key Points: 
  • OKLAHOMA CITY, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The majority of U.S. adults (87%) say employees are familiar with the concept of providing a two weeks' notice to employers upon leaving.
  • However, despite stating this advance notice is merely a courtesy (61%) as opposed to a requirement (39%), 53% believe companies would never rehire someone without it.
  • Still, 75% believe there are times when it's appropriate to quit a job without providing a two weeks' notice.
  • Whether it's a courtesy or a requirement, the majority of adults agree that employers don't need to let employees who give two weeks' notice serve out the full time.

69% of Companies Say It's Impossible to Offer All the Benefits Employees Want

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

However, in a time of fierce competition for top talent, 69% of companies say it's impossible to offer all the benefits employees want.

Key Points: 
  • However, in a time of fierce competition for top talent, 69% of companies say it's impossible to offer all the benefits employees want.
  • This is according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.
  • "Competitive pay and benefits have never been more important," said Greg Sulentic, Express franchise owner in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • In Michigan, Express franchise owner Reggie Kaji has clients compensating employees for a full 40-hour workweek, but they only work 34.

New Survey: Job Market Competition Exacerbates Hiring Woes

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Following the increased competition for talent, businesses say the available talent pool does not match the company's needs (28%) and cite difficulty assessing candidates' skills during the hiring process (25%).

Key Points: 
  • Following the increased competition for talent, businesses say the available talent pool does not match the company's needs (28%) and cite difficulty assessing candidates' skills during the hiring process (25%).
  • Express franchise owners across the nation continue to see increasing hiring challenges for their clients.
  • "It's impacting every client, every company," says Greg Sulentic, Express franchise owner in Lincoln, Nebraska, of hiring challenges.
  • In his market, the biggest hurdle for companies is the mismatch between the available talent pool and the skills needed.

CBRE CEO to Appear on CNBC “Squawk on the Street” Program

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Monday, January 27, 2020

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) CEO Bob Sulentic is scheduled to be interviewed on CNBCs Squawk on the Street program tomorrow (Tuesday, January 28, 2020).

Key Points: 
  • CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) CEO Bob Sulentic is scheduled to be interviewed on CNBCs Squawk on the Street program tomorrow (Tuesday, January 28, 2020).
  • Squawk on the Street airs from 9 am to 11 am Eastern Time.
  • During this appearance, Mr. Sulentic may provide an update on commercial real estate business conditions and the companys strategic direction.
  • CBRE plans to post a video recording of the interview on its website at https://ir.cbre.com a few hours after the conclusion of the interview.