

Business owners reported an increase in hiring in all categories of workers over the past six months, with the greatest growth in one-time project or gig workers (37%).
47% of non-employer/solopreneur firms reported hiring other people part-time to help run the business, for an average of 3.2 workers, including the owner.
20% of businesses reported replacing employees (of any type) with contractors over the past six months.
But employees bring benefits, too. Business owners reported that their top reasons to hire an employee included: consistency of work (57%) and a full-time worker’s commitment to the company, its vision and brand (53%).
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