The document reports the results of a SHRM poll regarding post-recession hiring. It found that: - Many companies had lost jobs since the recession began in 2007. - Most companies' financial health was recovering compared to a year ago. - Many companies were currently hiring full-time staff to fill a variety of roles. - Finding qualified candidates for new skills needed after the recession was viewed as difficult by some industries. - The poll had a 14% response rate and sample size of over 2000 HR professionals.

1. March 15, 2010 SHRM Poll: Post-Recession Hiring

2. Thus far, what percentage of full-time permanent jobs have been lost at your company since the U.S. and global recession began in December 2007? 2 By Industry

3. Thus far, what percentage of full-time permanent jobs have been lost at your company since the U.S. and global recession began in December 2007? 3 Note: n = 2342. The overall results are based on the responses of the following industries: construction, federal government, finance health, state & local government , manufacturing, services, high-tech.

4. In relation to the U.S. and global recession, would you say your company’s overall financial health is declining or recovering compared with 12 months ago? 4 By Industry

5. In relation to the U.S. and global recession, would you say your company’s overall financial health is declining or recovering compared with 12 months ago? 5 Note: n = 2333. The overall results are based on the responses of the following industries: construction, federal government, finance health, state & local government , manufacturing, services, high-tech.

6. Is your company currently hiring full-time staff? 6 By Industry

7. Is your company currently hiring full-time staff? 7 Note: n = 2308. The overall results are based on the responses of the following industries: construction, federal government, finance health, state & local government , manufacturing, services, high-tech.

8. Which of the following best describes the nature of positions your organization is currently hiring? 8 By Industry Note: Only companies that are hiring full-time staff are included in the analysis.

9. Which of the following best describes the nature of positions your organization is currently hiring? 9 Note: n = 1378. Only companies that are hiring full-time staff are included in the analysis. The overall results are based on the responses of the following industries: construction, federal government, finance health, state & local government , manufacturing, services, high-tech.

10. If your company will need a different skill set for new jobs in the post-recession workplace, how difficult do you think it will be (or has been thus far) to find qualified individuals for those positions? 10 By Industry Note: Companies hiring direct replacements of jobs lost during the U.S. and global recession were excluded from the analysis.

11. If your company will need a different skill set for new jobs in the post-recession workplace, how difficult do you think it will be (or has been thus far) to find qualified individuals for those positions? 11 Note: n = 749. Companies hiring direct replacements of jobs lost during the U.S. and global recession are excluded from the analysis. The overall results are based on the responses of the following industries: construction, federal government, finance health, state & local government , manufacturing, services, high-tech.

12. Demographics: Organization Staff Size 12 Note: n = 2040

13. Demographics: Organization Sector 13 Note: n= 2208

14. Demographics: Organization Region 14 Note: n = 2112

15. Demographics: Organization Operations Location 15 Note: n = 2202

16. SHRM Poll: Post-Recession Hiring Methodology Response rate = 14% Sample comprised of 2342 randomly selected HR professionals from SHRM’s membership Margin of error is +/- 4 Survey fielded January 13–January 22, 2010 16