填空题 At least 600, 000 jobs could disappear in the UK this year, according to a report by a personnel managers'professional body. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development says even those who escape redundancy will face pay freezes. It says that while total unemployment will not hit three million, the time between New Year and Easter will be the worst for job losses since 1991. According to official statistics, there were 1.86 million people out of work in the UK in October, 2008. This figure was the highest since 1997, taking the overall unemployment rate to 6 percent. David Frost of the British Chamber of Commerce says, "It is the worst year. Companies are in survival mode. "

填空题 According to the passage, which year will be the worst for job losses in the UK?

填空题 What kind of organisation is the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development?

填空题 What are many British companies now struggling for?

填空题 What does the CIPD advise British employers to do under the present circumstances?

填空题 Why does Charles Cotton suggest that employers communicate with their staff straight-forwardly?