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Smaller firms' job pessimism
Only nine per cent of small firms in France are planning to take on staff in 2011, a new poll has revealed
ONLY nine per cent of small firms in France are planning to take on staff in 2011, a new poll has revealed.
The joint study by Fiducial and Ipsos found companies were gloomy about future hiring because of weak growth prospects in the French economy.
Business-owners said they were also worried about their cashflow for the coming year, although 57 per cent said they were confident the situation would stabilise.
Fiducial director Marc Jaumouillé said: “Lack of visibility is hurting both investment and employment and the government does not seem to be sending out clear signals about its intentions.”