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Aron J. Ain, CEO of Kronos

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2010 was set to be a year of recovery for the world economy, and many western countries expected their jobs market to benefit and get back to normal. But last week, we learned that the US unemployment rate had, unexpectedly, jumped to 9.8% in November - now very close to the double digits again. What does it take - and how long will it take - for the worlds largest economy to create jobs again ? To answer these questions, Raphael Kahane is joined by Aron Ain, CEO of Kronos.

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A true visionary and leader.

by Anonyme - 17/01/2011 - 16:35

A true visionary and leader. Great job Aron!

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