Reported 6 months ago
Small businesses in the US, like Worxbee in South Carolina, have become cautious in hiring after experiencing overstaffing during the pandemic, opting for efficiency and cost reduction strategies instead. This trend, reflected in broader statistics, suggests a potential gradual softening of the job market, which could impact President Joe Biden's economic management as the US heads towards the November election. Data indicates that small-firm hiring intentions are at a low, signaling a possible drop in private job growth in the coming months, while other indicators like declining temp job usage and job turnover rates also suggest economic slowing. The Federal Reserve may need hiring to slow down for inflation to stabilize, a key consideration as they meet next week to assess interest rates and economic projections.
Source: YAHOO