3Q08 Employment Outlook

Of the 713 bosses polled by Manpower Inc, 42% expect to increase headcount for 3Q08. This is down fr 65% polled for 2Q08. 5% expect a fall in headcount for next quarter compared to 3% polled for 2Q08.

Employers are still recruiting, but are more cautious because of economic slowdown. The most optimistic sectors are public administration & education, while the most pessimistic sectors are wholesale & retail, and mining & construction.

* Manpower-Survey , AsiaOne-Employment , CNA-Employment *