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 seasonally adjusted net employment outlook is +7%, suggesting a stable hiring pace compared to previous quarters.
2) All four regions report a positive outlook, with the Midwest and South reporting the strongest at +8%.
3) Eleven of thirteen industry sectors expect hiring increases, led by wholesale/retail trade. Two sectors expect slight decreases.
4) The Midwest outlook remains stable at +8%, with most sectors expecting declines compared to the previous quarter.
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Manpower Employment Outlook Survey United States
Contents
United States Employment Outlook 1
Regional Comparisons
Global Employment Outlook 7
About the Survey 8
Please note that throughout this report, the figure used in all graphs is the “Net Employment Outlook.” This figure
is derived by taking the percentage of employers anticipating an increase in hiring activity and subtracting from this
the percentage of employers that expect to see a decrease in employment at their location in the next quarter. In
addition, percentage totals may not equal 100% due to rounding.
3. United States Employment Outlook
More than 18,000 interviews have been conducted with When seasonal variations are removed from the data,
employers within the United States, including all 50 the Net Employment Outlook is +7%. Survey results
states, the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical Areas suggest that employers expect a relatively stable hiring
(MSAs), the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, to pace during Quarter 4 2011 compared to Quarter 3
measure hiring intentions between October and 2011 as well as compared to one year ago at this time.
December 2011. The mix of industries within the survey U.S. employers have now conveyed a positive Outlook
follows the North American Industry Classification for eight straight quarters.
System (NAICS) Supersectors and is structured to be
All four U.S. regions surveyed report a positive Net
representative of the U.S. economy. All participants
Employment Outlook. When seasonal variations are
were asked, “How do you anticipate total employment
removed from the data, employers in the Midwest and
at your location to change in the three months to the
South regions report the strongest Outlook at +8%.
end of December 2011 as compared to the
Quarter-over-quarter, plans to add employees are
current quarter?”
slightly down among employers in the Northeast and
Among U.S. employers surveyed, 16 percent expect to remain essentially the same among employers in the
add to their workforces, and 11 percent expect a Midwest, South and West. Compared to one year ago
decline in their payrolls during Quarter 4 2011. Seventy at this time, employers in the Midwest and West project
percent of employers anticipate making no change to a slight increase in hiring for Quarter 4 2011, while
staff levels, and the remaining three percent of those in the Northeast and South project a relatively
employers are undecided about their Quarter 4 2011 stable hiring environment. The most significant increase
hiring plans. year-over-year is in the West region, where there is a
four-point increase in the Net Employment Outlook.
Net Employment Seasonally
Increase Decrease No Change Don’t Know
Outlook Adjusted
% % % % % %
Quarter 4 2011 16 11 70 3 5 7
Quarter 3 2011 20 8 69 3 12 8
Quarter 2 2011 16 6 74 4 10 8
Quarter 1 2011 14 10 73 3 4 8
Quarter 4 2010 15 11 71 3 4 6
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The results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey in the United States include Puerto Rico.
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Industry Sector Comparisons
For Quarter 4 2011, employers have a positive Outlook Services sector anticipate a moderate hiring increase.
in 11 of the 13 industry sectors included in the survey: Staff levels are expected to decrease slightly among
Wholesale & Retail Trade (+17%), Mining (+15%), employers in five sectors: Wholesale & Retail Trade,
Financial Activities (+9%), Durable Goods Manufacturing Information, Financial Activities, Other Services and
(+8%), Nondurable Goods Manufacturing (+8%), Government. Nondurable Goods Manufacturers
Information (+8%), Professional & Business Services anticipate a moderate decrease in the hiring pace, while
(+8%), Leisure & Hospitality (+8%), Other Services employers intend to considerably decrease hiring in the
(+5%), Education & Health Services (+4%) and remaining six sectors: Mining, Construction, Durable
Transportation & Utilities (+3%). Employers in two Goods Manufacturing, Transportation & Utilities,
industry sectors have a slightly negative Outlook: Professional & Business Services and Leisure &
Construction (-4%) and Government (-3%). Hospitality.
When the industry sector data is compared quarter- Results for the Mining sector are reported only in the
over-quarter, employers in the Education & Health national survey data to ensure statistical accuracy.
Net Employment Net Employment
Increase Decrease No Change Don’t Know
Outlook Q4 2011 Outlook Q3 2011
% % % % % %
Construction 13 17 67 3 -4 11
Education & Health Services 13 9 75 3 4 -2
Financial Activities 14 5 79 2 9 11
Government 10 13 73 4 -3 -1
Information 16 8 73 3 8 11
Leisure & Hospitality 22 14 62 2 8 27
Manufacturing – Durable Goods 18 10 70 2 8 17
Manufacturing – Nondurable Goods 17 9 71 3 8 16
Mining 23 8 66 3 15 25
Other Services 12 7 78 3 5 7
Professional & Business Services 19 11 67 3 8 19
Transportation & Utilities 17 14 68 1 3 14
Wholesale & Retail Trade 24 7 66 3 17 20
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5. Regional Comparisons
Midwest Seasonally Adjusted Net Employment Outlook: +8%
In the Midwest, 17 percent of employers surveyed stable. Employers in two sectors, Wholesale & Retail
expect to increase staff levels for Quarter 4 2011 and 10 Trade and Other Services, project a slight decrease in
percent anticipate reduced headcounts, leading to a Net hiring. Employers in seven industry sectors expect the
Employment Outlook of +7%. When seasonal variations hiring pace to decline considerably quarter-over-quarter:
are removed from the data, the Outlook for Quarter 4 Construction, Durable and Nondurable Goods
2011 is similar to Quarter 3 2011 and up slightly Manufacturing, Transportation & Utilities, Professional &
compared to one year ago at this time. Business Services, Leisure & Hospitality and
Government. A considerable increase is anticipated
In the Midwest, hiring plans are weaker for Quarter 4 among employers in Education & Health Services.
2011 compared to Quarter 3 2011 across the majority of
industries. Employers in the Information and Financial
Activities sectors look for the hiring pace to remain
Net Employment Seasonally
Increase Decrease No Change Don’t Know
Outlook Adjusted
% % % % % %
All Industries – Midwest 17 10 71 2 7 8
Construction 12 20 65 3 -8 –
Education & Health Services 12 9 78 1 3 –
Financial Activities 14 3 81 2 11 –
Government 7 16 73 4 -9 –
Information 16 9 74 1 7 –
Leisure & Hospitality 22 12 64 2 10 –
Manufacturing – Durable Goods 26 10 61 3 16 –
Manufacturing – Nondurable Goods 19 9 69 3 10 –
Other Services 12 6 80 2 6 –
Professional & Business Services 18 10 69 3 8 –
Transportation & Utilities 20 10 70 0 10 –
Wholesale & Retail Trade 22 5 70 3 17 –
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The Midwest Region comprises the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South
Dakota, Wisconsin. Because the industry sector reporting method has been changed effective Quarter 1 2009, seasonally adjusted data for individual
industries is not currently available.
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Northeast Seasonally Adjusted Net Employment Outlook: +6%
In the Northeast, 15 percent of employers indicate plans Business Services. Employers in six sectors report a
to increase staff levels, while 11 percent expect to considerable decrease in hiring intentions for October –
decrease payrolls, resulting in a Net Employment December compared to July – September 2011:
Outlook of +4% for Quarter 4 2011. The seasonally Construction, Durable and Nondurable Goods
adjusted survey data reflects a slightly weaker Outlook Manufacturing, Transportation & Utilities, Financial
compared to three months ago, while remaining stable Activities and Leisure & Hospitality.
compared to one year ago at this time.
Compared to Quarter 3 2011 survey results for the
Northeast, employers in four industry sectors expect the
hiring pace to remain stable in Quarter 4 2011:
Information, Education & Health Services, Other
Services and Government. A moderate decrease is
expected in Wholesale & Retail Trade and Professional &
Net Employment Seasonally
Increase Decrease No Change Don’t Know
Outlook Adjusted
% % % % % %
All Industries – Northeast 15 11 71 3 4 6
Construction 15 14 67 4 1 –
Education & Health Services 11 10 78 1 1 –
Financial Activities 13 5 79 3 8 –
Government 8 12 76 4 -4 –
Information 12 5 81 2 7 –
Leisure & Hospitality 18 18 62 2 0 –
Manufacturing – Durable Goods 16 7 72 5 9 –
Manufacturing – Nondurable Goods 15 12 68 5 3 –
Other Services 12 7 78 3 5 –
Professional & Business Services 20 10 69 1 10 –
Transportation & Utilities 13 19 67 1 -6 –
Wholesale & Retail Trade 24 9 64 3 15 –
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The Northeast Region comprises the following states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont. Because the industry sector reporting method has been changed effective Quarter 1 2009, seasonally adjusted data for
individual industries is not currently available.
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7. South Seasonally Adjusted Net Employment Outlook: +8%
In the South, 17 percent of employers surveyed expect expect a stable hiring pace in the Wholesale & Retail
to increase staff levels, and 10 percent plan to decrease Trade, Education & Health Services, Other Services and
their employee headcounts, resulting in a Net Government industries. Nondurable Goods
Employment Outlook of +7%. When seasonal variations Manufacturers anticipate a slight decrease in staff
are removed from the data, the expected Quarter 4 levels, while employers in four sectors look to
2011 hiring pace is relatively unchanged from Quarter 3 moderately decrease hiring this quarter: Construction,
2011 and Quarter 4 2010. Durable Goods Manufacturing, Transportation & Utilities
and Professional & Business Services. Employers in the
Quarter-over-quarter, Financial Activities employers are
Information and Leisure & Hospitality industries foresee
the only sector in the South to report a slight increase in
a considerable decrease in hiring activity compared to
hiring expectations. Employers in four industry sectors
Quarter 3 2011.
anticipate hiring to remain stable, whereas employers in
seven industry sectors surveyed expect hiring to
decrease heading into Quarter 4 2011. Employers
Net Employment Seasonally
Increase Decrease No Change Don’t Know
Outlook Adjusted
% % % % % %
All Industries – South 17 10 70 3 7 8
Construction 13 14 69 4 -1 –
Education & Health Services 14 9 73 4 5 –
Financial Activities 14 6 78 2 8 –
Government 11 10 75 4 1 –
Information 19 9 67 5 10 –
Leisure & Hospitality 23 15 60 2 8 –
Manufacturing – Durable Goods 14 9 75 2 5 –
Manufacturing – Nondurable Goods 14 8 75 3 6 –
Other Services 13 7 77 3 6 –
Professional & Business Services 21 10 66 3 11 –
Transportation & Utilities 17 12 69 2 5 –
Wholesale & Retail Trade 25 6 65 4 19 –
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The South Region comprises Puerto Rico and the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia. Because the industry sector reporting method has
been changed effective Quarter 1 2009, seasonally adjusted data for individual industries is not currently available.
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West Seasonally Adjusted Net Employment Outlook: +6%
Among employers surveyed in the West, 16 percent Health Services employers anticipate a considerable
plan to add staff, while 12 percent anticipate a decline increase in hiring, and Information and Government
in payrolls, resulting in a Net Employment Outlook of employers expect slight improvement. Financial
+4% for Quarter 4 2011. According to seasonally Activities and Other Services employers plan to slightly
adjusted survey results, employers in the West decrease staff levels. Employers in Nondurable Goods
anticipate a relatively stable hiring Outlook compared to Manufacturing and Wholesale & Retail Trade plan to hire
Quarter 3 2011 and a slightly improved Outlook at a moderately slower pace in the fourth quarter; and
compared to one year ago at this time. Construction, Durable Goods Manufacturing,
Transportation & Utilities, Professional & Business
In the West, three industry sectors have an improving
Services and Leisure & Hospitality employers anticipate
Net Employment Outlook, while the remaining nine are
a considerable decrease in job prospects.
declining. Compared to one quarter ago, Education &
Net Employment Seasonally
Increase Decrease No Change Don’t Know
Outlook Adjusted
% % % % % %
All Industries – West 16 12 69 3 4 6
Construction 11 20 64 5 -9 –
Education & Health Services 15 8 71 6 7 –
Financial Activities 12 6 80 2 6 –
Government 13 16 67 4 -3 –
Information 17 8 73 2 9 –
Leisure & Hospitality 23 11 63 3 12 –
Manufacturing – Durable Goods 16 12 68 4 4 –
Manufacturing – Nondurable Goods 19 10 70 1 9 –
Other Services 11 7 80 2 4 –
Professional & Business Services 16 14 65 5 2 –
Transportation & Utilities 16 17 65 2 -1 –
Wholesale & Retail Trade 23 8 67 2 15 –
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The West Region comprises the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming. Because the industry sector reporting method has been changed effective Quarter 1 2009, seasonally adjusted data for individual
industries is not currently available.
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9. Global Employment Outlook
ManpowerGroup conducts quarterly research to Regionally, positive Net Employment Outlooks are
measure employment trends* in 41 of the world’s largest reported by employers throughout Asia Pacific. Data
labor markets. Over 65,500 employers have been shows that job seekers in Taiwan are likely to benefit
interviewed across 41 countries and territories to from the brightest employment prospects among the
measure employer hiring expectations between October eight countries and territories in the region, aided by an
and December 2011. Employers in 36 of the 41 unemployment rate less than five percent. Employer
countries and territories Manpower surveyed expect to demand for talent is marginally weaker from three
add to their workforces in varying degrees over the final months ago in three of eight Asia Pacific countries and
three months of the year, despite lingering uncertainty territories surveyed, particularly in India where the pace
regarding the strength of the global economy. Employers of hiring is expected to weaken considerably, due in part
in Israel and Slovakia participated in the survey for the to flagging demand for products and outsourced
first time this quarter. services in the U.S. market.
Employers in Brazil, Taiwan, India and Singapore report In the Americas, employers in all 10 countries report
the strongest fourth-quarter hiring plans globally, while positive third-quarter hiring intentions. Labor markets are
those in Greece, Italy, Slovenia and Spain report the expected to remain relatively stable or decline in seven
weakest—and only negative—Net Employment of 10 countries in a quarter-over-quarter comparison.
Outlooks, a byproduct of months of business decline. However, job prospects are expected to marginally
When compared to the previous quarter, the hiring pace improve or remain stable in six of 10 countries, year-
is expected to soften or remain stable in 32 of 39 over-year. The modest hiring pace in the U.S. is
countries and territories. While most employers are expected to remain stable both quarter-over-quarter and
saying they will hire in the months ahead, this projected in comparison to last year at this time.
easing from the third quarter is due in part to employers’
In the EMEA region, hiring trends remain mixed with
increased sophistication around talent management and
employers reporting positive hiring intentions in 18 of the
their ability to vary their just-in-time workforce. At the
23 countries surveyed. Individual Outlooks decline or
first signs of uncertainty, they can ‘turn off’ the hiring
remain stable in 13 of 21 countries from three months
switch or throttle it up or down as needed. In the 36
ago but improve or remain stable in 12 of 18 countries
countries and territories where year-over-year
where year-over-year comparisons are possible.
comparisons are possible, opportunities for job seekers
Regional hiring plans are strongest in Turkey, Bulgaria
are expected to improve or remain stable in 22.
and Norway and weakest in Greece and Italy.
* Commentary is based on seasonally adjusted data where available.
Survey Respondents by Region
Research for the Quarter 4 2011 Manpower Employment Outlook
Survey involved surveying over 65,500 human resources directors and
senior hiring managers from public and private organizations
EMEA worldwide. 45% of respondents come from 10 countries in the
30% Americas; 25% from eight countries and territories across Asia Pacific;
and 30% from 23 countries in EMEA.
Americas
45%
Asia Pacific Full survey results for each of the 41 countries and territories included in this quarter’s survey,
25% plus regional and global comparisons, can be found at the Manpower Press Room at
press.manpower.com. In addition, all tables and graphs from the full report are available for
download from the ManpowerGroup website at www.manpowergroup/research.
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About the Survey
The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is conducted Industries: The survey reports national results by the NAICS
quarterly to measure employers’ intentions to increase or Supersectors. Error factors not to exceed +/- 5% for Mining
decrease the number of employees in their workforces during and +/- 3% for the remaining Supersectors based on a 90%
the next quarter. The survey has been running for nearly 50 confidence level.
years and is one of the most trusted surveys of employment
activity in the world. Various factors underpin the success of Net Employment Outlook
the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey: Throughout this report, we use the term “Net Employment
Unique: It is unparalleled in its size, scope, longevity and area Outlook.” This figure is derived by taking the percentage of
of focus. employers anticipating an increase in hiring activity and
subtracting from this the percentage of employers expecting
Projective: The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is the
to see a decrease in employment at their location in the
most extensive, forward-looking employment survey in the
next quarter. The result of this calculation is the Net
world, asking employers to forecast employment over the
Employment Outlook.
next quarter. In contrast, other surveys and studies focus on
retrospective data to report on what occurred in the past. Seasonal Adjustment
Independent: The survey is conducted with a representative Seasonal adjustments have been applied to the data for
sample of employers from throughout the countries in which it Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica,
is conducted. The survey participants are not derived from China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy,
Manpower’s client base. Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru,
Robust: The survey is based on interviews with over 65,000 Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan,
public and private employers across 41 countries and the United Kingdom and the United States to provide
territories to measure anticipated employment trends each additional insight into the survey data. These adjustments
quarter. This sample allows for analysis to be performed make it possible to review the data without the employment
across specific sectors and regions to provide more fluctuations that normally occur at the same time each year,
detailed information. thus providing a clearer picture of the data over time.
Focused: For nearly five decades, the survey has derived all Manpower intends to add seasonal adjustments to the data
of its information from a single question. for other countries in the future, as more historical data is
compiled. Note that in Quarter 2 2008, Manpower adopted
Survey Question the TRAMO-SEATS method of seasonal adjustment for data.
All employers participating in the survey worldwide are asked
the same question, “How do you anticipate total employment
Additional Information Available
at your location to change in the three months to the end of Find complete survey results, including reports for the top 100
December 2011 as compared to the current quarter?” Metropolitan Statistical Areas, 50 states, District of Columbia
and Puerto Rico on our website at press.manpower.com.
Methodology
The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is conducted History of the Survey
using a validated methodology, in accordance with the highest 1962 First generation of the Manpower Employment Outlook
standards in market research. The research team for the 41 Survey launched in the United States and Canada.
countries and territories where the survey is currently 1966 Manpower’s United Kingdom operation launches the
conducted includes Manpower’s internal research team and equivalent of the United States survey, naming the
Infocorp Ltd. The survey has been structured to be report the Quarterly Survey of Employment Prospects.
representative of each national economy. The margin of error The survey adopts the same forward looking research
for all national, regional and global data is not greater than format as the United States survey and is the first of its
+/- 3.9%. kind in Europe.
Regions: The survey reports results by the four regions within 1976 Second generation of the Manpower Employment
the U.S. as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Each Outlook Survey launched in the United States and
region is represented with a minimum error factor of +/- 1.4% Canada. Research methodology is updated to evolve
based on a 90% confidence level. with advancements in the field of market research.
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11. 2002 Manpower United Kingdom's Quarterly Survey of
About ManpowerGroup™
Employment Prospects is updated to adopt an
ManpowerGroup™ (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative
enhanced research methodology. Manpower's
workforce solutions, creates and delivers high-impact solutions
operations in Mexico and Ireland launch the survey in
that enable our clients to achieve their business goals and
their respective countries.
enhance their competitiveness. With over 60 years of
2003 Third generation of the Manpower Employment Outlook
experience, our $22 billion company creates unique time to
Survey is launched, expanding the program to a total of
value through a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions
18 countries worldwide: Australia, Austria, Belgium,
that help clients win in the Human Age. These solutions cover
Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy,
an entire range of talent-driven needs from recruitment and
Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore,
assessment, training and development, and career
Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the
management, to outsourcing and workforce consulting.
United States.
ManpowerGroup maintains the world's largest and industry-
2004 Manpower operations in New Zealand launch the
leading network of nearly 3,900 offices in over 80 countries and
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
territories, generating a dynamic mix of an unmatched global
2005 Manpower operations in China, India, Switzerland, footprint with valuable insight and local expertise to meet the
and Taiwan launch the Manpower Employment needs of its 400,000 clients per year, across all industry
Outlook Survey. sectors, small and medium-sized enterprises, local,
2006 Manpower operations in Costa Rica and Peru join the multinational and global companies. By connecting our deep
survey program. Surveys in Australia, Austria, Belgium, understanding of human potential to the ambitions of clients,
France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, ManpowerGroup helps the organizations and individuals we
Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain and serve achieve more than they imagined — because their
Sweden add seasonally adjusted data in the third success leads to our success. And by creating these powerful
quarter. Manpower operations in South Africa launch connections, we create power that drives organizations
the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. forward, accelerates personal success and builds more
2007 Manpower operations in Argentina join the Manpower sustainable communities. We help power the world of work.
The ManpowerGroup suite of solutions is offered through
Employment Outlook Survey. The survey in New
ManpowerGroup™ Solutions, Manpower®, Experis™ and
Zealand adds seasonally adjusted data in the
Right Management®. Learn more about how the
first quarter. ManpowerGroup can help you win in the Human Age at
2008 Manpower operations in Colombia, the Czech www.manpowergroup.com.
Republic, Greece, Guatemala, Poland and Romania
join the survey program. China and Taiwan add
seasonally adjusted data in the second quarter. India
and Switzerland add seasonally adjusted data in the
third quarter.
2009 Manpower operations in Hungary and Brazil launch the
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
2010 Manpower’s Panama operation launches the
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, expanding the
program total to 36 countries and territories worldwide.
Peru adds seasonally adjusted data in the second
quarter. Costa Rica adds seasonally adjusted data in
the fourth quarter.
2011 Beginning in the first quarter, operations in Bulgaria,
Slovenia and Turkey join the Manpower Employment
Outlook Survey. Additionally, seasonally adjusted data
is added in the first quarter for Argentina and
South Africa. Israel and Slovakia launch the Manpower
Employment Outlook Survey in the fourth quarter.
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