Headhunters Swamped by Calls From Anxious Credit Suisse Staff

Headhunters Swamped by Calls From Anxious Credit Suisse Staff

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The transcript discusses the influx of calls to headhunters from Credit Suisse employees amid a tight job market. It highlights the challenges faced by banks like Goldman Sachs, City, and Nomura, which have announced cutbacks. John Mullally from Robert Walters in Hong Kong notes the shift in demand and supply of talent from early 2021 to mid-2022. UBS has not announced layoffs yet, but Credit Suisse was already cutting 9000 jobs before the takeover. The future of Swiss business and job cuts remains uncertain. A Singapore-based spokeswoman advises Credit Suisse staff to continue working diligently.

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What has been the response of Credit Suisse staff to the current job market situation?

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What was the job market situation for talent in Hong Kong from early 2021 to the middle of 2022?

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What actions were being taken by Credit Suisse before the takeover regarding job cuts?

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How many jobs was Credit Suisse in the process of cutting before the takeover?

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What advice was given to current Credit Suisse employees in Hong Kong?

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