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by a searcher from Cleveland State University
in Akron, OH, USA

2yrs ago

The HoldCoSurvey has been published!

HoldCo Survey's comprehensive report is here!

Only 86% of HoldCos are acquiring more businesses. We thought it would be 100%.
Some HoldCos start companies, and the main reason they do it is because they can see an opportunity from their current portfolio. However, only 46% of HoldCos actually recognize that opportunity.
We inquired about hiring overseas, and despite everyone expressing positivity about it, 24% of them described it as awesome, while 76% admitted they were still figuring it out.
When HoldCos engage in hiring overseas, they prefer direct hiring over agencies or recruiters.
We asked about the 2023 outlook, and the primary concern was soft demand.

LINK TO SURVEY REPORT: redacted

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reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from Indiana University, Bloomington/Indianapolis in Royal Leamington Spa, UK

Awesome report - thanks for sharing. Are most (all?) of these HoldCos surveyed based in the US? (Assuming so, since page 15 refers to 'national' and 'international' focus.).

Separately, I found page 18 insightful. Interesting that around 60% of the HoldCos expect revenue growth 11+% topline, but around the same % still see recession and softdemand as their biggest worry forredactedIn either case, the revenue growth projections are useful guidelines when I try to evaluate what % revenue growth is realistic in this space. Thanks again.

reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL, USA

Great survey. A quick question related to hiring global talents: I observed that respondents from specific countries were listed except the continent of Africa, South America/Latin America (Mexico), and Europe. Do you mind sharing what countries in South America, Latin America (Mexico), Europe, and Africa represent the survey results?