09/03/2026
The unemployment rate doesn't always tell the whole story. 👀
One of the more interesting workforce trends right now is the decline in labor force participation, or the percentage of Americans who are working or actively looking for work. And economists don't completely agree on what's driving it.
🎤 This week's Workforce Minute looks at why employers should pay attention to who's actually participating in the labor market, not just the headline unemployment number.
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