How HR can Respond to the Labor Shortage

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that as of December 2024, there are 8 million job openings but only 6.8 million unemployed workers, leaving a significant gap in the labor market. This shortage is further exacerbated by declining labor force participation, with 1.7 million fewer Americans working compared to February 2020.

Learn how HR can respond effectively to the labor shortage.

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