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Are there enough UK workers?

Despite the fall in job satisfaction, the UK has recently experienced a relatively tight labour market, meaning more jobs are available than there are workers to fill them. This paradox suggests that while jobs exist, they may not be offering the quality, pay, or conditions that lead to high satisfaction among employees.

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