(Chicago Sun Times) — Employers appear worried that middle-management cuts they made to reduce costs during the recession could come back to bite them in the long run.

When asked for their concerns about top talent management, 62 percent of companies responding to a survey by Towers Watson cited ensuring the readiness of talent in critical roles; 60 percent said increasing investment in building an internal pipeline of talent, and 51 percent cited creating more movement, rotation and development opportunities for talent.

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