CEOs: Economy OK, Hiring Tough

September 17, 2007 by Douglas A. McIntyre

The latest survey of the members of Business Roundtable, big company CEOs, show that, on average, they still expect good GDP growth this year–about 2.4%.

According to The New York Times, 68% believe that their company’s sales will increase in the next six months, but only 33% expect to increase hiring in the US.

But, if the companies aren’t hiring, who will contribute to all of those sales increases?

Douglas A. McIntyre

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