A survey by staffing company Manpower Inc. indicates that hiring will improve slightly nationwide in the fourth quarter of 2003. It is not clear how beneficial this change will be to those seeking jobs. Experts report that the labor market will remain tight, with employers reluctant to expand their workforces. However, an increase in demand will force companies to take on some new workers.
See "Survey Shows Small Increase in Hiring", The New York Times, September 15, 2003