There was anticipation that we would soon hit bottom, but eventually bounce back and be on the road to recovery in '09. That may not be the case.

There was anticipation that we would soon hit bottom, but eventually bounce back and be on the road to recovery in '09. That may not be the case.

The current state of affairs is producing a significant talent pool that is on the street.

The current state of affairs is producing a significant talent pool that is on the street.

The recruiting process for executives is an intense affair involving a significant investment in time--and, hopefully, an executive search consultant to manage the process.

The recruiting process for executives is an intense affair involving a significant investment in time--and, hopefully, an executive search consultant to manage the process.

Now that the financial rescue has been given the thumbs-up, questions are raised about the bailout money's allocation and who will run the Troubled Assets Relief Program.

"The House of Representatives' refusal to pass the bailout bill whipsawed the market and produced an interesting final number for the Dow decline."