Why it matters: There are almost 2.8 million more job openings than unemployed workers.
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Big picture: Businesses continue adding workers, and workers remain confident they can quit their jobs and find better ones. This puts upward pressure on wages, which squeeze the margins of businesses of all sizes.
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Dig deeper:

• Understanding America’s Labor Shortage
• The America Works Initiative helps employers develop and discover the talent to fill open jobs.