Blue-collar workers in the U.S. labor market are in higher demand than “knowledge-based” white-collar professionals, economists say.
Employment data indicates a higher unemployment rate for professional and business services workers and a lower one for people who work in manufacturing.
The U.S. isn’t the only country experiencing the trend. Australia, Canada, and the U.K. are also struggling to fill roles like mechanics, nurses, and electricians.
According to Indeed, nurses, mechanics, sales, customer service, and retail are among the most searched-for job resumes in the U.S.
