Current:Home > ScamsWe found the 'missing workers' -Horizon Finance School
We found the 'missing workers'
EchoSense Quantitative Think Tank Center View
Date:2025-04-09 16:01:44
The latest jobs numbers came in strong. Unemployment is still at historic lows and there are more job openings than workers to fill those positions. So, we ask again, where are all the workers?
Today, we listen to the stories of people who left the labor force over the last few years to hear why they opted out—and whether they're coming back.
Music by Drop Electric. Find us: Twitter / Facebook / Newsletter.
Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts and NPR One.
For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
veryGood! (9929)
Related
- 'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
- Massachusetts detective searches gunshot residue testing website 11 days before his wife is shot dead
- Colorado dentist accused of killing wife with poison tried to plant letters to make it look like she was suicidal, police say
- Jury foreperson in New Hampshire youth center abuse trial ‘devastated’ that award could be slashed
- Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
- It’s Cinco de Mayo time, and festivities are planned across the US. But in Mexico, not so much
- Travis Kelce Makes Surprise Appearance at Pre-2024 Kentucky Derby Party
- Russia calls France leader Macron refusing to rule out troops for Ukraine very dangerous
- Questlove charts 50 years of SNL musical hits (and misses)
- Lance Bass, Robin Thicke, more went to this massive billionaire wedding. The internet was enraged.
Ranking
- Why we love Bear Pond Books, a ski town bookstore with a French bulldog 'Staff Pup'
- Shooting in Los Angeles area injures 7 people including 4 in critical condition, police say
- As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases
- Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment
- San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
- 'SNL' tackles Columbia University protests and spoofs JoJo Siwa as Dua Lipa hosts
- NHL playoffs bracket 2024: What are the second round series in Stanley Cup playoffs?
- Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger’s pants
Recommendation
Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
Sandra Doorley timeline: Police chief defends officer who stopped DA in viral video case
Russia calls France leader Macron refusing to rule out troops for Ukraine very dangerous
Kentucky Derby fans pack the track for the 150th Run for the Roses
Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
You’ll Be Down Bad For Taylor Swift’s Met Gala Looks Through The Years
All of These Stylish Finds From Madewell's Sale Section Are Under $30, Save Up to 77%
Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California storm