Hiring Climate for Creatives, June 2015 Update

Hiring Climate for Creatives, June 2015 UpdateHiring Climate for Creatives, June 2015 Update*/Read the infographic text.HIRING CLIMATE FOR CREATIVESJune 2015 UpdateWhat are your companys hiring plans for full-time creative employees?Second half of 2015First half of 2015Expanding/adding new positions21%33%Maintaining/filling vacated positions65%56%Freezing/not filling vacated or new positions13%5%Reducing/eliminating positions1%6%How challenging is it for your company to find skilled creative professionals today?*35% Somewhat challenging38% Not challenging21% Not applicable/not looking7% Very challengingTop areas creative executives expect to hire in for the second half of 201527% Creative/art direction27% Account services26% Content marketing26% Interactive mediaMost challenging areas for companies to fill1.Brand/product management2.Account services3.Web design/production4.Public relations5.Marketing researchSource The Creative Group survey of more than 400 marketing and advertising executives in the United States*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding. 2015 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 06-15