Many retirees who left their jobs during Covid-19 are re-entering the workforce, according to new research by Joblist. The study estimated 2.4 million people were forced to retire prematurely during the pandemic, but "unretirements" are on the rise and have reached above average pre-pandemic levels, the study said.

Despite widespread concerns about inflation, interest rates, and a possible recession among all job seekers, only 27 percent of unretirees cited financial concerns as a reason for their return to the workforce. Instead, the majority (60 percent) said they are simply looking for something to do. For those for whom financial concerns are their motivation, 21 percent pointed to inflation and 5 percent mentioned worries about stock market performance.

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