Discover in this infographic the results of a survey conducted by the CPME on the employment situation in France within SMEs. This study, conducted via an online questionnaire, involved over 2,500 leaders.
Almost all surveyed leaders (91%) are affected by recruitment challenges. The insufficient number of candidates (79%) is one of the primary reasons mentioned by business leaders, followed by the mismatch of candidates' profiles (69%). Candidates' housing difficulties are also cited.
To address these recruitment challenges, nearly two-thirds of leaders (67%) looking to hire have increased the entry-level salary.
These recruitment difficulties impact business activities. A third of leaders (33%) report refusing orders due to a lack of employees.
The CDI (permanent contract) no longer holds the same appeal for employees today. Among companies with at least one employee, three out of ten leaders have already faced a refusal to their CDI offer at the end of a CDD (fixed-term contract). It is even observed that among 11% of leaders (26% in the hospitality sector), the employees they recruit have a preference for a CDD rather than a CDI.
One in two leaders (50%) with at least one employee plans to increase salaries within the company on January 1st 2023 to cope with inflation. Additionally, one in two (44%) envisions the payment of a value-sharing bonus (PPV) by the end of the year.
On the other hand, leaders are largely unfavorable (68%) to the government's proposal to introduce a " employee dividend " which would mandate payments to employees if shareholders are paid.
Regarding ongoing reforms, 81% of business leaders support a reduction in unemployment benefits duration even though the unemployment rate (7%) has never been so low since 2008. Similarly, 84% find it necessary or useful to initiate a reform of our retirement system.
>> Download the CPME survey on the employment situation in SMEs
