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Pepper Foster Pulse: Are we in a White-Collar Recession?

Jamie Kissell and Nate Caskey explore the potential white-collar recession. They discuss slowdowns in hiring and decision-making, the decline in high-salary job postings, and the overall economic impact on the consulting industry.

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In this episode of the Pepper Foster Pulse, hosts Jamie Kissell and Nate Caskey explore the potential white-collar recession. With Nate’s 25+ years of consulting experience, they discuss slowdowns in hiring and decision-making, the decline in high-salary job postings, and the overall economic impact on the consulting industry. They also hint at a future episode on the difference between true consulting and staff augmentation. Tune in for an insightful discussion on these pressing issues.

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