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US Employees Say They’re Losing the Upper Hand as Layoffs Mount

After snagging raises and perks during the pandemic labor market upheaval, workers report concerns about the economy, pay and remote work in a new Harris Poll.

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Employees across many industries have spent the last two years seeking — and often receiving — previously unimaginable perks and compensation, part of the pandemic-fueled labor market shift.

But in a new survey conducted by the Harris Poll for Bloomberg News, 58% of respondents said they believe companies have more leverage in the job market these days, an increase of five percentage points from January.