Job losses loom in the business world, says survey

Job losses loom in the business world, says survey
In some businesses there will be bad news delivered in the next 12 months. (Image: Getty)
Rebecca Rendle
In September, Simpson Grierson ran its fourth pre-election survey to understand the top employment priorities for businesses.Employers were asked to select their top three employment priorities for the incoming government. We also asked respondents whether their organisation is looking to restructure or make staff redundant in the next 12 months. The results are clear: for the fourth election in a row, the majority of respondents (62%) have selected Holidays Act simplification as their top priority.Also keeping employers awake at nigh...

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