Recruiting is hard enough when the economy is good, but it is super hard when the economy is bad. Think about it, people that are not in jeopardy of being downsized are less likely to move in a down economy, since the grass isn't always greener.

Those who do feel threatened are paralyzed with the fear of being downsized, and are more likely to try and fly under the radar, they don't want to jeapardize their current position, by looking for a new one, since their grass is definitely not greener.

The key is to keep in contact with your prospects, and have these conversations with them. Find out how they feel about their current position. Do they feel they are safe? Is your opportunity really better than what they have? Are they in jeopardy of downsizing? Can you help them find their next opportunity?

Chin up, no one ever claimed recruiting was easy.