US Labor Market Update Video: Can Strong Wage Growth Be Sustained? - Indeed Hiring Lab

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In this short video, Indeed Hiring Lab economist Daniel Culbertson shares the latest labor market data and asks whether strong wage growth can be sustained.

By Daniel Culbertson

May 10, 2022

In this short video, Indeed Hiring Lab economist Daniel Culbertson shares the latest labor market data and asks whether strong wage growth can be sustained.

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