Peru Leads Employers’ Hiring Intentions Global Survey for First Quarter 2009

According to a survey conducted by research firm Manpower, Peru leads the #1 position in the world in terms of employers’ hiring intentions for Q1 2009 with a score of 24%. Costa Rica and India were in second and third place with 19% and 18%, respectively.

Despite the current financial crisis, Peru has become one of the most attractive countries for investment. In Peru, the financial services industry shows the largest percentage (46%), followed by the transportation and public services industry with 30%.

The lowest scores belonged to Singapore with -31%, followed by Ireland with -12%, and Spain and Italy both with -9%.

On March 10, 2009, results for Q2 2009 will be announced.

For more information and to read the full report, click here for an El Comercio article.