Employers report not hiring any new employees due to the uncertainty surrounding the country’s economy. In a survey by ManpowerGroup, 51% of employers reported they did not expect to hire any new employees this year. An additional 18% expected to be forced to let people go, whereas only 5% expected to hire new workers. The employers in the survey cited the country’s uncertain economic performance as a reason for the hold on employment.
English: http://www.ekathimerini.com/201329/article/ekathimerini/business/uncertainty …
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