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Marcum-Hofstra CEO Survey
No. 3, 2024

Employee Hiring and Retention - Employee Use of Personal Time Off (PTO) - External Issues of Concern

The latest edition of the Marcum-Hofstra University CEO Survey provides new insights into the business environment, outlook, and trends among middle-market CEOs.

CEOs are reporting difficulty hiring in specific areas like mid-level and information technology positions, according to the latest CEO survey from Marcum LLP and Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business. The survey serves as an essential barometer for gauging the current business environment and anticipating the strategic focuses of companies.

Question 1
How successful have you been in filling available positions within your company in recent months?
Question 2
Which types of positions have you had difficulty filling with qualified candidates?
Question 3
Which of the following has your company had to offer to attract and retain qualified job candidates?
Question 4
Generally, does your company prefer to hire from within or outside your organization?
Question 5
Are you finding that some of your employees do not take advantage of all the personal or vacation time they are due each year?
Question 6
Why do you think some employees are not using their personal time off (PTO)?
Question 7
Which external issues do you envision having the most impact on your business in the year ahead?
Question 8
What is your view of the current business environment?
Question 9
What are the most important influences for your business planning in the next 12 months?