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2024 marked a shift in the U.S. job market after many years of tight competition for employers. The unemployment rate stayed low, ending the year around 4.1%. However, the demand for labor has decreased, along with employee satisfaction.
Here is a quick recap from 2024 in the recruiting space that shaped Q4 and the rest of the year.