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Find out what skills are most desired and hardest to hire for in bigger cities. Stay competitive and discover the popular benefits and rewards that companies are offering today.

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Get insight into the latest trends affecting the demand for top talent, so you can hire the right talent quickly and keep them happy.

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Top 2021 trends

More people are looking for work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to find candidates for every open position or that companies aren’t hiring in America. Learn what positions and skill sets are most in demand. Also, find out how the rise in remote-working arrangements is changing how companies recruit, manage teams and retain the best talent.

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What are the popular benefits in America in 2021?

We surveyed hundreds of HR managers across America to learn what benefits and rewards they are offering for the year ahead. Our research found that more than half (64%) of companies in America had added new benefits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Compare these benefits to what your company offers to ensure you’re offering the extras that jobseekers need and want as we continue to adjust to new ways of working:

New benefits offered since COVID-19

 

Wellness programs

59%

 

Mental health resources (at office and/or remote)

49%

 

Additional paid family leave

46%

 

Allowance for work-at-home office equipment

35%

 

Outside office-based childcare assistance or program

25%

Download our complimentary Salary Guide to see additional benefits and rewards, and to learn how the COVID-19 crisis affected what companies offer to attract top talent.

Getting the most accurate salary data

Attracting and keeping top talent is more important than ever in helping American businesses stay strong in uncertain economic times. Employers are still challenged to find candidates with the skills they need, fast. Recruiting and retaining the best people requires staying current with hiring and salary trends.

That's where Zest Atlantic comes in.

We published our first Salary Guide in 1950. Since then, we've been known as the leading source for comprehensive and highly accurate salary and hiring trends. The salary ranges in the 2021 Zest Atlantic Salary Guide are based on the thousands of placements made by Zest Atlantic recruitment professionals and the actual starting salaries our clients pay for top talent.

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