Some industry sectors in Australia might be getting ready to wake up

Something interesting is happening in Australia…more and more management consulting firms are looking for staff.

Is this the start of the corporate sector getting ready to wake up after completing their downsizing and costs re-adjustment…and re-examine their business models?

Or is it that the corporate sector’s planning  is lagging well behind the economic reality of savage demand downturn…and is so frightened…that they’re calling in the “boys from Boston”?

Athough there’s probably a bit of truth in both scenarios, my guess is that there’s some emerging optimism that things can’t get much worse… and that, despite an expectation that demand will be flat at these levels  for a year  or two at least, there are some pragmatic opportunities worth planning for.

What can you do about this? Leverage your networks to explore new potential roles and opportunities. The new financial year is almost upon us and budgets and new headcounts are being locked in now.

Let’s hope the pollies continue to demonstrate leadership…and force the banks to open the credit sluice gates in an effective way to rebuild confidence.

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cheers!

Pete Jeans

Director

SMO Sydney

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