Skills Gap Hinders Hiring Even as Economy Heats Up
As hiring pressures rise in a near full employment economy, firms struggle to fill positions from basic driver roles to advanced manufacturing. Wages and benefits rise, yet the labor pool remains tight. Experts cite opioid-related workforce drop and a 62.7 percent employment or job-seeking rate. Colorado analysts warn slower job growth next year due to labor shortages. Washington Post and The Gazette contributed.
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