Only 21% of 61 industry execs surveyed in March said they expect to create jobs or hire talent in the next 12 months–down significantly from a year ago when 44% planned to do so–Ernst & Young says in its latest Capital Confidence Barometer. Even worse, 21% now say that they plan to “reduce workforce numbers,” up from 13% last year.
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Only 21% of 61 industry execs surveyed in March said they expect to create jobs or hire talent in the next 12 months–down significantly from a year ago when 44% planned to do so–Ernst & Young says in its latest Capital Confidence Barometer. Even worse, 21% now say that they plan to “reduce workforce numbers,” up from 13% last year.
