Small Businesses Are Trying to Hire. 87% Can't Find Anyone Good Enough.

NFIB's April Jobs Report dropped yesterday. The Employment Index fell for the second straight month. But the number that sticks is this: of the small businesses actively hiring right now, 87% say they can't find qualified applicants. Here's what the data says - and what to do about it.

May 8, 2026 · By PRIYA KAPOOR