The labor market is sending mixed signals, job seekers are outpacing open roles, AI is reshaping entry-level pipelines, and workers are increasingly vocal about mental health, layoff anxiety, and finding meaning in their work. Meanwhile, employers are quietly wrestling with retention pressures they can no longer defer. The conversation has shifted: it's less about hiring volume and more about what work is actually worth.
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