That title probably got your attention. The economy is completely dynamic so things can change, but the quarterly CareerBuilder.com/Harris Interactive survey came back with some surprising results (my editing).
“The job loss reported in the first quarter signified a gradual deceleration in recruitment in the U.S. as the nation’s economy downshifted,” says CEO, Matt Ferguson. “In the next three months, employers anticipate marginal change in their hiring pace. While some industries are experiencing a contraction in employment levels, areas such as information technology, healthcare, professional and business services and sales continue to add full-time jobs.”
…29% of employers state plans to grow their number of full-time, permanent employees from April through June, while 59% anticipate no change, and 6% expect to decrease headcount.
Despite all of the “sky is falling” forecasts, we are blessed with a fairly robust economy, even when it is in a down cycle.