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The economic outlook for 2023 and Employment Law: What to expect?

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The economic outlook for 2023 and Employment Law: What to expect?

The growth of the global economy is projected to decline in 2023 affecting emerging markets and developing economies negatively.

9 Feb 2023 1 min read Webinar Recording Webinar

With the recent impact of COVID-19, this means a multi-year period of slow growth. Watch the recording of the CDH Employment Law team for a discussion on what implications this may have in the workplace.

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