ResumeBuilder.com, a leading provider of professional resume templates and career advice, has released a new survey exploring the impact of offshore hiring on U.S. employees. The survey, conducted with 600 business leaders, highlights the trend of replacing laid-off domestic employees with offshore workers. The findings offer insights into the motivations behind this strategy and its implications for the U.S. workforce.
- Survey Overview:
- Conducted by ResumeBuilder.com in collaboration with Pollfish.
- Included 600 business leaders with specific eligibility criteria.
- Aimed to assess the prevalence and impact of offshore hiring practices.
- Key Findings:
- Prevalence of Offshore Hiring: 19% of companies reported replacing laid-off U.S. employees with offshore workers.
- Motivations: Financial incentives and the desire to enhance productivity and scale the workforce were primary drivers.
- Affected Roles:
- Customer Service: 58%
- Tech Positions: 49%
- Data Entry: 47%
- Digital Marketing: 41%
- Manufacturing: 40%
- Industry Perspective:
- Stacie Haller, Chief Career Advisor at ResumeBuilder.com: Highlights cost-cutting as a major reason behind offshore hiring and raises concerns about job security and long-term effects on the U.S. workforce.
- Survey Methodology:
- Launched on July 22, 2024.
- Criteria included age over 25, household income above $75,000, post-secondary education, managerial role, and experience with layoffs.
The ResumeBuilder.com survey reveals a significant trend in offshore hiring among U.S. companies, driven by cost-saving and productivity goals. While this approach may offer financial benefits to companies, it also brings up important concerns regarding job security and the future impact on the U.S. workforce. The findings emphasize the need for a balanced approach to workforce management in a globalized economy.
