This episode examines a spring pickup in small business hiring, signaled by two new reports after a long period when owners said they couldn't afford to add staff. It asks whether the increase is a blip or the start of a sustained trend. The show also covers the launch of an AI prescription renewal tool in Utah, Macy's efforts to engineer a turnaround, and a visit to two deteriorating bridges in the Pacific Northwest that threaten local economies.
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Small business hiring picks up in spring 2026
Newly released reports show that small business hiring increased this spring after many owners had previously held off due to financial constraints, trouble finding qualified applicants, or worries about the state of the economy.