Job Seekers Demand Higher Pay Premiums Amid Labor Market Uncertainty

Workers want more money than ever to risk taking a new job

Workers want more money to jump ship in an uncertain market. Bloomberg/Getty Images Even in this dreary labor market, workers say they'll need more pay than ever to take a new job. For workers with jobs, AI concerns and a gnarly job market make taking a new role riskier. That's paying off: Job switchers are once again seeing better wage growth. If you want to hire someone new, you've got to show them the money. Workers say they want more money than ever for a new job. The latest data from t...