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Employers across the country are facing an unmistakable issue right now: too many open positions and not enough workers. On its face, it might seem like there are not enough workers available for jobs\u2014hence all the openings. But, confoundingly, that\u2019s not the case.<\/p>\n

The unemployment rate is still hovering just below 5%, translating to around 7.5 million unemployed Americans, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, several key COVID-19 initiatives ended at the end of summer\u2014expanded unemployment benefits ceased, and children returned to in-person classes. As such, many economists expected workers to be spurred back into the workforce this fall. That\u2019s decidedly not been the case; while some individuals are returning to work, others are quitting in record numbers.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve created an HR Insights article that explores the current labor market, offering potential reasons why individuals have been slow to return to work despite available positions and suggesting ways for employers to attract some of these workers.<\/p>\n

Click the following link to read the full article: HR Insights \u2013 Why Is It So Hard to Find Workers Right Now?<\/a><\/p>\n

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Employers across the country are facing an unmistakable issue right now: too many open positions and not enough workers. On its face, it might seem like there are not enough workers available for jobs\u2014hence all the openings. But, confoundingly, that\u2019s… <\/p>\n

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