This article from San Diego reflects what many sense about the economic numbers. The news and numbers may suggest improvement, but the reality among recruiters remains cautious. How are companies coping with the uncertainty?  Click to find out.
The article also mentions a surprising number CareerBuilder uncovered regarding the cost of a bad hire. As the article cites, the cost isn’t just limited to replacement, morale and customer relations also suffer when there is a bad fit. Of course, the most obvious way to mitigate that risk is to try before you buy. Spending pennies on a temp to hire can save real dollars.