News You Can Use: Benefits of a recession

Is there a 'hidden benefit' to the recently slumping economy? More than 300 respondents of a recent Omnia Group survey certainly think so.

When asked "What is your staff reaction to economic changes," 27% of respondents rated employees "exceptional," while 26% said better than expected. Only eight percent stated responses as "less than positive."
"The majority of employees, when actively partnered with a company, will respond to tough times with resolve and determination," said John B. Caswell, Omnia CEO.

In order to keep up morale, check out these helpful articles (from EBN, naturally) about how to provide low-cost benefits that work in any economic state.

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