Manpower: Westchester jobs to stagnate in 4Q
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- September
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Westchester’s employment outlook is expected to be one of the weakest in the nation, with employers planning to hire at a stagnant pace during the fourth quarter, according to the Manpower Inc. Employment Outlook Survey released yesterday.
From October to December, 17 percent of companies surveyed expect to hire more employees, 17 percent plan to reduce their staffs, 56 percent expect to maintain current levels and 10 percent were uncertain.
“Employer confidence about hiring is much weaker as compared to one year ago,� Karen Eidelman, manager of the White Plains office of Manpower, said in a written statement. “For the fourth quarter of 2006, 27 percent of companies surveyed planned to boost staff levels and 3 percent expected to reduce payrolls.�
This year, employers in durable goods manufacturing and public administration plan to reduce staffing, while those in wholesale/retail trade and services have mixed intentions, the survey said.
Nationally, 27 percent of employers surveyed said they will see an increase in hiring and 9 percent expect a decrease. The survey is on www.us.manpower.
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