Salt Lake area businessess appear to anticipate good economic conditions in the third quarter of 1990, with only 4 percent of those participating in a Manpower Inc. survey saying they would reduce their work force in those three months.

Robert Katz, a spokesman for Manpower, said July, August and September traditionally show strong hiring activity. In 1990, that holds true for the Salt Lake area, with 26 percent of those interviewed saying they would hire additional employees and 66 percent saying they would maintain their current levels.A year ago, 39 percent planned staff increases and 6 percent anticipated cutbacks. Three months ago, 39 percent projected staff additions, and 6 percent forecast decreases.

Industries with the greatest job potential include non-durable goods manufacturing, transportation/public utilities, wholesale/retail trade, education, services and public administration. Prospects are less promising in durable goods manufacturing.

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