We conducted the poll in late December 2011.
Almost half say they plan to make several hires this year, up from 41% when we asked about hiring plans in August 2011. However, the number making plans to trim staff also rose, from 2% in August to 8% in December.
- 48% Yes, we’ll make several hires
- 17% It’s too soon to tell
- 14% Yes, one or two new employees
- 13% No, we’re standing pat
- 8% We plan to cut staff