Fifty-three percent of employers say they plan to hire full-time employees in the next 12 months, according to a new survey by Robert Half International and CareerBuilder.
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Download NowThe survey found that 40 percent of respondents said they will hire individuals on a contract, temporary, or project basis in the next 12 months. Thirty-none percent of employers said they would hire part-time employees.
"Companies already are identifying the key skill sets they will need in new hires to take advantage of the opportunities presented by improving economic conditions," says Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. "Firms that cut staffing levels too deeply may need to do significant rebuilding once the recovery takes hold."
Thirty-two percent of hiring managers said they plan to hire staff-level professionals, while 28 percent will hire entry-level workers.
When asked what positions they will add first, respondents were most likely to cite technology, customer service, and sales positions.
Marketing/creative, business development, human resources, and accounting/finance also were cited.