Best of the week: Employers pushing to reboot business in 2021

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise

Published February 5, 2021 10:30 AM EST 1 Min Read

Employers have a lot on their mind when it comes to rebooting their business in 2021. Recruiting is a priority, with 82% of companies planning to hire or rehire employees this year, according to Monster’s Future of Work report.

Employers and employees are planning to make big career moves in 2021, despite ongoing unknowns from the COVID-19 crisis.

Almost half of employees plan to look for a new job this year, according to research from job searching site Monster. Employees can feel optimistic about their options: over 80% of employers plan to make new hires and hire back previously laid off and furloughed employees.

Alyssa Place

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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio

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