Jerry and Lou Jacobs, co-CEOs of global hospitality company Delaware North, say inflation is a bigger concern than labor right now.

A new Stanford study found that long-haul COVID and other COVID-related health issues have led at least half a million workers to leave the job market.

But the share of the population in the job market is still about a percentage point below the level of February 2020.

Because bigger businesses can offer more.

Child care issues and untenable work options play a role.

There are signs that health concerns, particularly for older Americans, are decreasing interest in being employed or “unretiring.”

When the pandemic forced schools to close, Michael Cochran left his job to take on more childcare responsibilities at home.

The response, however, has led to a shift in the workforce where people are still leaving for even better-paying jobs. Small businesses are trying to keep up.

According to new data, there are now 1.4 workers for each open job. Normally, that ratio is closer to 2.8 workers per vacant position.

Raising the minimum from $7.25 to $15 per hour is part of the American Rescue Act, now making its way through Congress.