America's economic engine: Opening the throttle A mid-market perspectives report ​US mid-market executives are more confident than ever with revenues, productivity, capital investment, and other key business metrics on the rise. For more information, please visit http://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/deloitte-growth-enterprise-services/articles/americas-economic-engine-opening-the-throttle.html

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America’s economic engine
Opening the throttle
In an October 2014 survey, 504 U.S. mid-market executives provided input on the economy, their companies, and plans for growth.
Nearly two-thirds agree that “it is difficult
for us to find new employees with the skills
and education to meet the needs
of our business.”
63% of surveyed mid-market
companies plan to increase
their workforce in
the next 12 months...
...including 13% who plan
increases of 10% or more.
46% say it’s likely they will purchase
another company in the coming year.
of mid-market executives
report higher revenues
Only 31% said so six months ago.
flexible hours: 58.1%
wellness programs: 44.9%
telecommuting: 41.1%
and more than half
expect their revenue
growth to exceed
10% over the
next 12 months.