> Worker shortages during an immigration crackdown and retirements have shrunk the labor supply and are also hindering hiring. The S&P Global survey noted that companies in September were "also reporting increasing problems finding suitable staff."

Pay them more. Labor supply reduction from retirements, workers aging out of the workforce, and immigration reduction is increasing labor power.

28% of job postings on company career sites have been open over 90 days - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49818698 - September 2026