More Than Half of U.S. Companies Plan to Add New Positions in the Second Half of 2024

52% plan to add new permanent roles; 57% expect to hire contract workers Despite plans to add new positions, hiring challenges persist MENLO PARK, Calif., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half suggests hiring will keep pace for the remainder of the year. According to the company's State of U.S. Hiring Survey, 52% of companies report plans to add new permanent positions in the second half of the year. Another 43% plan to fill for vacated pos ...