OUTLOOK

Mass market brands and retailers are issuing warnings for Q1, despite an easing of inflation and central banks slowing the pace of rate increases.  Most are opting to ‘play it safe’ – at least through the first half of the year.

📈 👨‍💼👩‍💼 Employment remains very strong amongst blue collar and frontline white collar works. In fact, this demographic is seeing continued wage hikes.

🧑‍💼 Layoffs are currently focused on higher income earners in the tech sector jobs, banking and consulting and executive jobs in general.