How are so many workers absent from jobs despite a low unemployment rate? The explanation is a decrease in workforce participation, prevalent in the state of Mississippi. A shrinking percentage of eligible workers are applying for and retaining jobs. In this episode, we explore the major causes of this lack in participation and who it affects. With input and personal experiences from job
experts working in Mississippi, we explore possible local solutions to a problem facing employers and consumers. Written by Carter Scaggs and produced by Lucas Griffith.