Work Shift: Tight Labor Market Leaves Employees Overworked
Labor shortages and hiring slowdowns mean extra work for current employees — but not necessarily extra pay.
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Tightness in the US labor market is usually a good thing for workers: It’s easier to find jobs and existing staff should have more bargaining power. But a Gallup report highlights the dark side: Employers look to their current employees to fill in where postings remain open.