Source: Rachel Greszler, HERITAGE FOUNDATION, 9/7/21


We’ve all seen them—the “help wanted” signs posted in business windows and even the “we’re sorry” notes, apologizing for long waits and reduced hours due to worker shortages. Despite what was anticipated as a tough spell ahead for workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, by some measures, 2021 has turned out to have some surprisingly positive outcomes for workers. There are record job openings, strong wage gains, new benefits packages, and increasingly flexible workplace policies.

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