My company, Manpower, has been producing this survey for 47 years, and it has proven to be an accurate assessment of the outlook for employment.
To me, the most interesting aspect of this is that it reflects a general optimism, and is consistent what I see here in central Ohio. Clients are starting to be concerned again about finding the right resources, and there is contention for resources.
What does this mean?
If you have been unemployed or underemployed for awhile, now is the time to polish up your resume’, start networking, and find that job and company you can love. Along these lines, here’s another discussion by our CEO:
http://press.manpower.com/blog/2010/is-quitting-a-good-sign/
The net of it is that we are riding a positive wave of hiring which is good for all. Take advantage of it!
