Companies need staff. Some positions require specialized training while others are considered entry-level and do not require education, certification, licensure, or advanced skills. An array of workers is crucial for smooth-running operations.

What are some general trends in the United States labor force since 2020?

What would be some of the assigned Industry Hiring in Pandemic and explain why an increased workforce was required to support operations during the pandemic. Is the hiring expected to be temporary?

What would be some of the assigned Industry Layoffs due to Pandemic and explain why a smaller workforce was required to support operations during the pandemic. Are the layoffs expected to be temporary?

What are two workforce hiring trends that are expected to be used to support business operations in 2022 and beyond?

Resources

Understanding America's Labor Shortage(2022) Should Companies Retrain Staff and Avoid Layoffs?(2022) How did employment change during the COVID-19 pandemic? Evidence from a new BLS survey supplement(2022)