Executive Leadership Briefing

Companies overhire to combat high turnover - March 1, 2022


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Companies have recently overhired in an effort to combat uncertainty as unstable demand and high turnover rates fostered unpredictability within a number of industries. Some companies have overhired by roughly 40% with plans to “prune” staff as labor needs become more clear. While the hiring strategies provide some security for companies, hourly employees reported increased insecurity due to overhiring practices.
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