The Truth About Mass Deportation and Jobs: What the Data Actually Shows

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!A new NBER study takes a hard look at one of the most debated questions in today’s labor market: do increased immigration enforcement and mass deportations create more opportunities for U.S.-born workers?In this episode, Steve breaks down the data behind the policy claims, explore what actually happens inside affected industries, and examine why the results challenge some of the most widely held assumptions about jobs, wages, and workforce dynamics.For HR and business leaders, the lesson is clear: when it comes to the labor market, the truth is almost always more complex than the politics.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report hereThe HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.