US Labor Shortages Update: Skills, Aging, & Policy Impacts

Demographic shifts and accelerating technological change threaten to make US labor shortages persistent. In this Labor Markets Watch, we explore the impacts of recent US policy developments—from immigration and education to tax and regulation—and provide insights into the workforce challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for businesses.

Join us for a discussion to:

  • Examine how demographics and skills gaps threaten to prolong labor shortage challenges. 
  • Evaluate the critical role of immigration and workforce policy in boosting the US labor supply.
  • Learn more about recent policy developments with potential impacts to the labor market. 
  • Assess trends in workforce participation, barriers to work, and ways to expand the labor force. 
  • Discuss how new technologies like AI will reshape skill demand. 
  • Consider the private sector’s role in solving the nation's labor shortages.
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Mitchell Barnes PJ Tabit Jeanne Shu
US Labor Shortages Update: Skills, Aging, & Policy Impacts
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LABOR MARKETS WATCH

US Labor Shortages Update: Skills, Aging, & Policy Impacts

AUGUST 06, 2025

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Demographic shifts and accelerating technological change threaten to make US labor shortages persistent. In this Labor Markets Watch, we explore the impacts of recent US policy developments—from immigration and education to tax and regulation—and provide insights into the workforce challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for businesses.

Join us for a discussion to:

  • Examine how demographics and skills gaps threaten to prolong labor shortage challenges. 
  • Evaluate the critical role of immigration and workforce policy in boosting the US labor supply.
  • Learn more about recent policy developments with potential impacts to the labor market. 
  • Assess trends in workforce participation, barriers to work, and ways to expand the labor force. 
  • Discuss how new technologies like AI will reshape skill demand. 
  • Consider the private sector’s role in solving the nation's labor shortages.

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Mitchell Barnes

Mitchell Barnes

Economist
The Conference Board

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PJ Tabit

PJ Tabit

Principal Economic Policy Analyst
Committee for Economic Develop…

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Jeanne Shu

Jeanne Shu (Moderator)

Strategic Projects Lead, Economy, Strategy & Finan…
The Conference Board

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