Small Business Owners Continue Searching For Qualified Applicants AUSTIN (June 5, 2025) – NFIB’s May jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in May, unchanged from April, and the lowest since January 2021. “Amid uncertainty, small business owners’ hiring plans remain subdued in May,” said Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Compensation pressures have also eased offering some much needed relief for many owners.” Overall, 55% of small business owners reported hiring […]
