The stagnation has resulted in a rise in "stuck" workers — frustrated employees who say they want to quit a job, but are staying put as the fear of a potential recession looms in the backs of their minds.
Google search interest for the search phrase "quitting job" is down 11% over the last year, according to data accessed from the search analytics tool Glimpse.
AdvertisementGoogle search interest in the term "recession" has exploded 230% over the past month, Glimpse data shows.
Google search interest in "recession" has more than doubled in the past month.
Job market forecasters say the slowdown in hiring looks poised to continue, even if the Fed begins to loosen monetary policy.
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