Small Business Jobs Report Part 2: Help Needed for Recovery

Key Findings

• About 65% of businesses are optimistic regarding their future growth in the next 6 months
• 47.6% of businesses say they will hire somewhat more employees in 2021
• 60.5% of employers cite increased wages as the top change they've made to attract/retain new employees
• 56% of businesses hire based on recommendations of other workers
• About 51% of businesses believe better health care options for their employees would most help them succeed in the next year
• Roughly 35% of small businesses think current hiring difficulties will continue through 2022