Have your 2019 Hiring Plans changed dramatically since January?

Asked by Chuck Casto from Alignable on Jun 04, 2019

Select the option that best applies and let us know more in your comments below.

Originally, I had planned to hire more people in January and now, looking ahead, I want to hire even more people than I had anticipated.

19% (716 Votes)

19%

I planned to hire more and now will likely stay the same.

15% (556 Votes)

15%

I planned to hire more and now will likely hire less.

4% (141 Votes)

I didn’t plan to hire and now will likely hire.

13% (482 Votes)

13%

I didn’t plan to hire and now will stay the same.

45% (1699 Votes)

45%

I didn’t plan to hire and now will be downsizing.

1% (51 Votes)

I planned to downsize and now will likely be hiring.

1% (33 Votes)

I planned to downsize and will likely stay the same.

1% (51 Votes)

I planned to downsize and will likely downsize more.

1% (53 Votes)

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Answered on Jun 11th, 2019

I have changed my focus from quantity to quality. I am looking for people with experience and compassion.

Business from Westlake, OH

Sandra, as a recruiter for small businesses, I focus on the same and I know how hard that is to find in your industry, but it will make all the difference! Patience is the key. If you like to read business books I recommend a little one called How To Hire The Best, by Dr Sabrina Starling. She shares effective tips on how to find quality employees. One note however, she wrote this during a different employment market than we have now and she recommends writing long job posts to help weed out the ones who are not a good fit, and although I also subscribe to this approach in principal, in this tight market it can backfire, so keep that in mind as you read her tips. Good luck!

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Answered on Jun 9th, 2019

I was going to hire. I have given up. Not many candidates to choose from. Also, it's gotten much worse with lots of unqualified competition to contend with.

Daniel Nageli from Thrive Mortgage Utah

I have experienced a lot of the same and agree with you!

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Answered on Jun 12th, 2019

I have had a few people working for me for some time and we have a very well set up share structure with payment and bonuses which are extremely affective and positive to the two I have hired. I see no reason to hire more. I am very hands on and have been for 30 years. That way I am on control of my business and can ensure services to my customers.

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Answered on Jun 12th, 2019

not worth hiring the modern day cell phone kids.

Nelly Camarena from Sales and marketing

Agree,

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Answered on Jun 12th, 2019

Just have difficulty hiring good qualified people.

Tommy Keef from Steel Toe Staffing

Randall, I just realized that you are in Virginia. I am in South Carolina but I do staff skilled personnel throughout the USA. This would include, industrial/commercial electricians, top helpers, carpenters, painters, dry wall, welders, etc.

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Answered on Jun 16th, 2019

I had planned on hiring some people to add to the family, not just make employee's and the work ethic, high demands with lack of experience has blown my mind. I don't think some people understand they are forcing technology to replace them. Instead of hiring an employee I can now take 5 extra minutes to have a very inexpensive software generate accurate data. No lunches, sickdays, work comp, texting on the job etc. I had to remind some applicants, they were looking for a job for a reason.

Carolyn Sames from Universal Staffing Inc

Try the seniors. I’ve found they have so much to offer and demand very little. It’s opened up a lot of opportunities to people very willing to work hard.

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Answered on Jun 11th, 2019

I'm a sole proprioritorship and can't afford to hire anyone. Efforts to sell my wares at the Roanoke Festival in the Park in May 2019, were totally unsuccessful. I sold nothing at all. Vendors around me had similar problems, and felt this year's Festival was the worst ever. It was my first, so I can't honestly compare. The only time I need helpers is when I participate in an event, and those arefar and few between..

Richard Cunningham from Passonno Paints

Employment is steady

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Answered on Jun 13th, 2019

We were fortunate to have grown another 15% in the first 6 months and brought on two more amazing associates!

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Answered on Jun 12th, 2019

I hired and so far it's been excellent

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Answered on Jun 9th, 2019

We are still a relatively small company and not in need of hiring at the moment. However, one of the things we do is give businesses the ability to see which potential new hires will qualify the company for hiring incentives and tax credits. And if you hire a qualifying candidate, our system will file all necessary paperwork so you can receive the money.

Business from Chicago, IL

It's been interesting reading all of these responses. I partner with companies across multiple industries and help manage their hiring process for them and grow their team. I was just telling someone the other day, I've noticed hiring has slowed down compared to other years, even during my "busy season." Maybe it's the calm before the storm... lol

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