EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 3 MIN
Openings Rebound, Wages Lag — The Main Street Hiring Squeeze
from Main Street Briefing · host MainStreet Media
Small business job openings bounced back in June, with 62% of owners hiring or trying to hire — but 84% of them still can't find qualified applicants. Alex covers the soft national jobs report (just 57,000 jobs added), why 3.5% wage growth is losing to 4%-plus inflation, and why owners are pulling back on raises at exactly the wrong moment.
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