2009 HR Staffing Survey Results

Here are the results from our HR Staffing survey conducted via e-mail on June 2, 2009:

I believe the HR department is understaffed due to the economic impact of the recession.
Answer Options	Response Percent
agree	30.6%
disagree	65.3%
don't know	4.1%
The company currently outsources some function of HR.
Answer Options	Response Percent
agree	36.7%
disagree	63.3%
don't know	0.0%
The company will delay implementing new employee programs to cut costs.
Answer Options	Response Percent
agree	57.1%
disagree	34.7%
don't know	8.2%
A hiring freeze was implemented during 2009 in at least one department/functional area.
Answer Options	Response Percent
agree	76.1%
disagree	23.9%
don't know	0.0%
The company downsized HR staff in the past six months due to organization-wide cuts.
Answer Options	Response Percent
agree	35.4%
disagree	64.6%
don't know	0.0%
I am involved in decision making that affects my job.
Answer Options	Response Percent
agree	87.5%
disagree	8.3%
don't know	4.2%
I'm encouraged to develop new and more efficient ways to do my work.
Answer Options	Response Percent
agree	97.9%
disagree	2.1%
don't know	0.0%
I have used HR contractors or interim HR professionals to meet business requirements.
Answer Options	Response Percent
agree	30.6%
disagree	69.4%
don't know	0.0%
I would use an interim HR professional for the following reasons (check all that apply).
Answer Options	Response Percent
Special Project	50.0%
Peak Work Period	21.1%
Unexpected Resignation	26.3%
Leave of Absence	23.7%
Temp-to-Hire opportunity	13.2%
Other	23.7%
I believe there is value added and cost savings when using contingent workers.
Answer Options	Response Percent
agree	53.2%
disagree	19.1%
don't know	27.7%
Total number of FTE's.
Answer Options	Response Percent
1-100	14.6%
101-500	47.9%
501-1000	14.6%
1001-10,000	18.8%
10,000+	4.2%
Industry:
Answer Options	Response Percent
Manufacturing	29.2%
Financial	4.2%
Service	12.5%
Transportation	0.0%
Wholesale/Retail	6.3%
Health care	6.3%
Nonprofit	14.6%
Government	4.2%
Education	4.2%
Other	18.8%
What is your title?
Answer Options	Response Percent
President	4.1%
Vice President	18.4%
Director	28.6%
HR Manager	34.7%
Recruiter	4.1%
Generalist	10.2%
Other	0.0%

Thank you for your participation!