MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
Despite the current economic downturn and a general "wait and see" attitude by employers with regard to expanding their businesses, a reasonable amount of hiring continues. Many financially strong companies and firms view the weak economy as providing an opportunity to recruit top talent from their less fortunate competitors. Others simply seek to increase market share by maintaining their ranks while many of their competitors are downsizing.

As noted in a prior "Market Highlights" comment (written in June 2006, as the economy was already showing signs of faltering), at no time is the quality of a company’s management team and other key employees more critical than during an economic recession. While investing in superior talent is always a wise decision, it becomes paramount when tough challenges affecting the very survival of business enterprises must be faced head-on and overcome by the individuals being hired. Employers that take advantage of the opportunities presented by the current economic situation to shore up their management and other vital functions will likely emerge as tomorrow’s market leaders.

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