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Freeze spending. Cut costs. Wait it out.
Sound familiar?
During economic downturns, these are the default moves many staffing firms make. And on the surface, it makes sense – when times are tight, caution feels like the safe play.
But here’s the problem: Safe doesn’t win the race.
As I wrote in my recent Staffing Recession Survival Playbook post:
“Economic uncertainty isn’t just a test of resilience; it’s an opportunity for reinvention. While others retreat, you can advance, building capabilities that position your firm for explosive growth when markets recover.”
And right now? Strategic staffing technology investment is one of the