39%OF US RESPONDENTS WERE
AGED UNDER 35 YEARS OLD
31%OF US
RESPONDENTS WERE AGED BETWEEN 35 AND 44
29%ARE 45 OR OLDERWHILE
The annual Elliott Scott HR Survey is known for providing valuable insights into the global HR industry. This year, we focussed on four key locations: Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil and the US. We surveyed participants in our candidate, client and social networks, compiling vital market intelligence to better understand the HR industry’s landscape globally. In the US, respondents were predominantly mid- to senior-level HR professionals, with the majority from a generalist HR division. Banking and finance, followed by consulting and media/PR/entertainment were the top three sectors.
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US HR Survey Results
These results express the opinions and thoughts of respondents who participated in our survey. We would love the opportunity to speak with our clients further about the results and how we can help you with your recruitment.
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DiversityLocal perspective
Length of EmploymentRe-defining long tenure?
GenderPushing toward better balance in the US
AgeAn even distribution across generations
55%OF RESPONDENTSIN THE USWERE FEMALE
60%OF SURVEYS
COMPLETED GLOBALLY WERE DONE SO BY WOMEN
OF US RESPONDENTSWERE FOREIGN
17%
1%2%
38%40%
31%37%
24%18%
5%3%
18-24AGE 25-34 45+35-44 55+
US
GLOBAL
< 1 YEAR< 2 YEARS< 4 YEARS
29%
50%
70%
70%OF US RESPONDENTS
HAVE BEEN WITH THEIR COMPANY FOR 4 YEARS OR LESS
Compensation and BenefitsIncreasing standardisation for pay rises and bonuses, and a leader in key benefits
PAY RISES AND BONUSESBONUSES
14%16%
INFLATION*1.6%2.6%
PAY-RISE4.5%6.5%
USGLOBAL
** HTTP://DATA.WORLDBANK.ORG
DAYS OF ANNUAL LEAVE10 - 1412%
12.5%
15 - 1932%17%
20 - 2443%
35.5%
>2513%35%
USGLOBAL
MEDICAL
92%90%
DENTAL
91%71%
LIFE INSURANCE
79%71%
TRANSPORT
60%38%
CAR
20%37%
BENEFITS ALLOWANCES
8% OF US RESPONDENTS
RECEIVE CASH ALLOWANCES 74%ARE ABLE TO WORK FROM HOME
IndustryWhat are the biggest challenges facing HR?
3. CHANGE MANAGEMENT
1. TALENT MANAGEMENT
Job SatisfactionDo expectations align with market value?
49% 30%OF RESPONDENTS BELIEVE THEY AREPAID BELOW MARKET RATE
39%GLOBALLYCOMPARED TO
ARE PLEASED WITH THEIR PAY RISES
IN THE US,
PAY RISE
BONUS
VERY / PLEASED
NEUTRAL
VERY / DISAPPOINTED
VERY / PLEASED
NEUTRAL
VERY / DISAPPOINTED
GLOBAL
33%
41%26%37%32%31%
BELOW MARKET RATE
AT MARKET RATE
ABOVE MARKET RATE
US
49%42%
9%
GLOBAL
39%
51%10%
TRAITS MOST VALUED IN THE
HEAD OF HRIN THE US
BELIEVE HR HAS A SEAT AT THE EXECUTIVE TABLEIN THE US
COMPARED TO 69%GLOBALLY
69%OF US RESPONDENTS SAID THEY FEEL ENGAGED IN THEIR JOBS
73%
2. ABILITY TO EFFECT CHANGE
3. LEADERSHIP STYLE
LeadershipIs HR a leader in the organisation?
EngagementA motivated workforce
JUST
1. UNDERSTANDING OF THE BUSINESS
74%
COMPARED TO
GLOBALLY
2. LATERAL/EXPERIENCED HIRE RECRUITMENT
US
30%36%
34%
39%
27%
34%
NEUTRAL19%22%
VERY/DISENGAGED12%12%
VERY/ENGAGED69%66%
USGLOBAL
JUST
COMPARED TO 41%IN HONG KONG
COMPARED TO 30%GLOBALLY THE HIGHEST GLOBALLY
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