As optimism about the economy increases and the War for Talent intensifies, employers areboosting their investments to attract and keep the best people, according to RandstadSourceright's “2018 TalentTrends Report.”

The HR solutions provider surveyed more than 800 C-suite andhuman capital leaders in 17 countries, and found that 51 percent ofemployers plan to increase their investments in onsite benefits and innovative technologiesthis year to improve productivity and retain top talent. Why? Amajority (70 percent) are optimistic about the business outlook for 2018 – but that alsoincreases their concerns about talent scarcity.

“Beating the competition for talent in 2018 begins in theworkplace,” says Randstad Sourceright’s CEO Rebecca Henderson.“Record low unemployment levels and a growing skills gap aredriving employers to focus on improving their overall workplaceexperience so they can retain top employees and attract potentialtalent.”

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Katie Kuehner-Hebert

Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.