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The government added 850,000 jobs last month in another sign that the economy is rebounding after the pandemic, but the recovery is happening amidst an unprecedented demand for workers.

The good news is more people are actively looking for jobs. The bad news (for employers) is jobseekers are being more selective. As a result, employers are offering incentives, including higher wages, bonuses and more flexible schedules. All are signs of how the pandemic has changed the labor market and the economy.

In this episode of Dear Ohio, Curtis looks at what this all means for the future of work.