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Don't waste this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Savage

Recruitment leaders should now be building sustainable businesses that will survive the inevitable crash, as this might be coming sooner than they think, says industry advisor Greg Savage.

"I think this is probably the best opportunity that you're ever likely to get to make substantial gains in your company's size, profitability and sustainability," Savage told yesterday's APSCo Emerge conference in Sydney.

Reflecting on some 40 years in the industry, he says not every business will "rise to the top", and that leaders need to make smart decisions now to avoid repeating errors from the past.

"Our industry tends to have short memories," he warns...