IABC: 26% Of Members Have Lost Their Jobs In Last Year

PR Junkie came across some startling stats from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). A recent survey revealed that 26.5 percent of IABC members have lost their job in the last 12 months. That is up from 10.9% in March and 14.3% in June.

The numbers, “provide an indication of just how tough it is at the moment for professional communicators,” wrote IABC member Liz Wilson.

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