Labor market remains tight despite rising jobless claims

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Though unemployment claims climbed last week—the first such increase in several weeks—experts say companies must stay creative in navigating the tight labor market, Inc. reports  The uptick in jobless claims could stem from the recent slew of tech layoffs. In 2023 alone, tech companies have laid off over 66,000 workers, according to a Crunchbase News

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