Start acting as if you were in a stronger economy. If you don't make this shift, you'll still be hedging while your competitors eat your market share. More business will be coming your way. If you don't have what you'll need, now is the time to do some contingency planning. Changes in the Workforce.
Young people entering the workforce have much different attitudes about work.
These young people will have lots of opportunities for good jobs. Practice your response, because applicants will be asking you soon. A lot of workers are under considerable stress as a result of pressure and load at work. They want relief. Rigidity in the employment environment is waning.