VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-11-03
“It's an encouraging sign that despite all the headwinds right now with high diesel and gas prices and ongoing inflation problems, companies are slowly increasing their hiring.”
Heather Long · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-03
Hiring rose in September while layoffs fell, even amid high fuel prices and ongoing inflation.
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