Survey of small, medium and large employers in business centers in Asia, North and South America, Europe) done by Cornerstone International Group, an executive search firm in Sherman Oaks. Some 37% of surveys distributed were completed and returned in full.
More than half of senior management forecast the economy will experience a significant improvement during the next six months.
Four in 10 (43.8%) expected to hire staff. About 75.3% of respondents expect to keep current staff.
More than one out of four respondents (27.6%) expected their chief financial officer to be replaced later this year.
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