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Economics’ Sue Helper discusses current hiring freezes

Northeast Ohio economic and staffing experts weigh in on ‘frozen’ job market
ideastreamSue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics, noted that despite low unemployment, economic uncertainty has led to hiring freezes, making job searches take about six months. Even employed individuals, she said, are hesitant to switch jobs in what’s being called a “frozen” job market.