Employers Are Reported Upbeat About Hiring
Ventura County employers are upbeat about their hiring plans for the first quarter of 1995, according to a quarterly survey by Manpower Inc.
Increased staffing is expected by 27% of the county’s companies, while 7% plan cutbacks, the study shows. The rest of the firms are unsure or plan no changes.
Three months ago, Manpower found that 17% of the county’s large employers planned to increase payrolls and 3% expected layoffs. A year ago, 13% predicted increased hiring and 13% forecast decreases.
Hiring prospects in the county will be brightest this winter in manufacturing, transportation, public utilities, wholesaling and retailing, the survey showed. Layoffs are expected in health care and other service fields.
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