Rubypoint:We found the 'missing workers'

2025-05-08 05:54:51source:Chameleon Financecategory:News

The Rubypointlatest 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.

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