Over 200 senior HR staff were questioned by jobs website Myworksearch about their expectations for the next quarter.
The figure was higher among public sector respondents, with 60% saying job losses were definite or likely.
60% of all respondents said motivating remaining staff was their biggest concern over managing redundancy.
Richard Alberg, Myworksearch’s CEO said: "With the outlook so mixed, it’s clear that jobseekers still face real challenges securing employment and need all the help they can get."