Ghost jobs: Why 40% of companies post fake job listings
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The U.S. may be adding jobs, but some seven million unemployed Americans are still looking for work. Ghost jobs are becoming a growing problem for U.S. job seekers, with some employers posting positions, they have no immediate intention of filling. Many are turning to online job boards. The problem? Some of those jobs don't actually exist. A survey found 40% of companies had posted fake job listings in 2024. CGTN's Sean Callebs spoke to Michael Greiner, Associate Professor of Management for Oakland University's School of Business Administration, about why companies post ghost jobs, how they affect the U.S. labor market and what lawmakers are doing to address them. 00:00 U.S. jobs market: Why hiring has slowed 00:50 Ghost jobs: Why are companies posting fake job listings? 01:14 Why companies post fake jobs and what they gain 02:22 How common are ghost jobs in the U.S. and worldwide? 02:52 Can lawmakers stop fake job postings? 03:37 Why ghost job legislation faces a major chall
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