The document summarizes the results of a survey of over 18,000 employers in the United States about their hiring outlook for Q4 2011. Key findings include:
1) The overall Net Employment Outlook for the US is +5%, or +7% adjusted for seasonal variations, suggesting a relatively stable hiring pace compared to previous quarters.
2) All four US regions report a positive outlook, with the Midwest and South reporting the strongest at +8% adjusted.
3) Eleven of thirteen industry sectors expect hiring increases, led by Wholesale/Retail Trade. Two sectors expect slight decreases.
4) The Midwest outlook is also +7% overall and +8% adjusted, with