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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 4 MIN

Hiring Stalls, Health Costs Climb, AI Fills the Gap

from Main Street Briefing · host MainStreet Media

Small business optimism is stuck below average and hiring is the reason: 34% of owners can't fill open roles and most see few qualified applicants. Covers widening the hiring funnel, a ~10% 2026 health insurance renewal jump and alternatives, and how owners use AI to cover work they can't hire for.

Small business optimism is stuck below average and hiring is the reason: 34% of owners can't fill open roles and most see few qualified applicants. Covers widening the hiring funnel, a ~10% 2026 health insurance renewal jump and alternatives, and how owners use AI to cover work they can't hire for.

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