Employers are ringing in the new year with an optimistic hiring outlook as the majority plan to increase their employee count in the first half of 2024. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, an employment company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The report said most U.S. hiring managers are looking toward hiring opportunities this year with a positive mindset (79 percent) — often citing feelings of optimism (44 percent), hopefulness (39 percent) and confidence (37 percent).

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