CIRT’s Sentiment Index Report for the 1^st Quarter of 2019 showed a drop from 66.3 to 64.8 overall, with the subset Design Index falling from 73.4 to 70.8. Both indexes saw a steady downward trend all throughout 2018, with that trend now continuing into 2019.

Also included in the report, members were asked about their hiring prospects for this year and what they expect to be the biggest challenges for their businesses in 2019.  

[To read the full 1stQtr 2019 Report and details go HERE].