Are you expecting candidate numbers to increase as unemployment rises?

This is a question I asked my network on LinkedIn last week. The response, in some ways, was unsurprising but, as in most polls, there is some interesting data to be drawn.
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1. 90% responded ‘yes’ to the question. As expected, most businesses are expecting more candidates. Read more

4 Ways to ride out the Credit Crunch

Obviously the credit crunch and downturn are key issues at for anyone planning future investment – particularly if they’re were thinking of expanding their business and workforce. I’ve heard people complaining about the media and other pundits talking up the recession. There may be some truth in this accusation. Nonetheless there is enough to worry about and, in these matters, perception is everything.

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