Economic Trends Survey

Economic Trend Survey results are now available.  Nearly 2,000 employers with 4,200 locations nationwide participated in the Economic Trends Survey, and their responses indicate a relatively optimistic view going into 2012.  Some highlights of this year’s survey include:

• Most employers nationwide expect staffing to hold steady or increase in 2012, and many expect to increase wages, as well.
• Overall, employers are cautiously optimistic about the economy. 87% of employers nationwide felt that the overall economy in 2011 was the same or better than 2010, and 90% believe that trend will continue in 2012. For Oregon employers, those numbers are 84% and 87% respectively.
• In 2011, 15% of Oregon respondents experienced a significant increase in revenue over 2010, and 44% experienced a slight increase. Looking ahead to 2012, 13% expect a significant and 49% expect a slight increase in revenue. Only 13% of Oregon employers expect any decrease in revenue for 2012.

To introduce this valuable new survey to UEA members, we are making the results available for free this year!  Members on our newsletter mailing list received a link to the survey report in the December newsletter.  If you aren't on our newsletter list, call or email us today to receive your copy.