Season 4: From Collapse to Recovery: Labor Markets During and After the Pandemic
The nation lost a staggering 20 million jobs the first month after the COVID-19 lockdowns began. But within three years, labor markets had almost fully recovered. How is this possible? This season, we examine this rebound from epic collapse, and what’s ahead.
Episode 1: How did labor markets rebound from epic COVID-19 collapse?
Runtime: 14:40— Some thought the 20 million jobs lost in the first month of the COVID-19 lockdowns was the start of a brutal downturn. But labor markets somehow quickly bounced back. In this overview, we examine fears that weren’t realized and changes that look lasting.
Episode 2: Did the Great Resignation actually happen?
Runtime: 13:52— The headlines during the pandemic spoke of a Great Resignation. And millions of “missing jobs.” And a mass and permanent exodus of women from the workforce. But during the pandemic, things weren’t always what they first appeared to be.