Over the next few years, employers may face a severe labor shortage because ________.
A)there are fewer people entering the workforce than there are retiring baby boomers
B)one-third of single mothers are not employed in the U.S. labor force
C)there are too many nontraditional workers holding multiple jobs
D)older employees are more family-centric than younger employees

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A)Employers are faced with a possible labor shortage because baby boomers account for a large percentage of the workforce. As these workers reach retirement age, younger workers will need to fill the open positions, except there are fewer younger workers available. The family-centric nature and poor work values of younger workers are problematic for employers, but neither one is the cause of a labor shortage.

Over the Next Few Years, Employers May Face a Severe