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The labor market has entered "The Great Freeze"–a period of unprecedented stagnation where turnover has plummeted and both employers and workers prioritize stability over movement. With strong hiring intentions, AI-driven transformation reshaping skill demands, and potential Fed rate cuts on the horizon, our research suggests that the thaw is coming. Businesses that prepare now through skills-based hiring and strategic workforce development will capture top talent when the market does unlock. Those who wait too long risk being left behind.
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