Wages across the board would rise amid a widespread labor shortage, one economist says. But we’re seeing pockets of wage growth.

That burst of hiring is well above the average of the previous three months.

At least 10 states have started offering return-to-work bonuses, as have many employers, as workers look for incentives.

HR job postings are up 47% since before the pandemic, according to job data from Indeed.

Brian Keyser, owner and general manager of Casellula in NYC, is holding out hope that Congress will add money to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

The struggle isn’t over once companies get past the hiring hurdle.

Investor and columnist Barry Ritholtz says workers are gaining leverage in relations with management, which could lift wages.

Four states have now shut off the extra $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits.

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