Guy Berger

Macroeconomist

Guy Berger is a macroeconomist specializing in US labor markets, passionate about helping small business owners understand what’s happening in the job market. He currently serves as Senior Advisor on Labor Markets at Access/Macro and Workforce Economist in Residence at Guild. Previously Principal Economist at LinkedIn, Guy's commentary has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg. He holds a doctorate in economics from Yale.

Guy's Articles

Managing a Small Business

Small Business Economy News: The Main Street Health Report

Unemployment has fallen, whereas the long decline in hiring and wage growth for small businesses is probably in its final innings.

Managing a Small Business

2026 Local Workplace Pulse: Small Business Workforce Data

1,200+ owners and employees weighed in. Here's what keeps teams loyal.

AI Adoption on Main Street: Survey Results & Report

AI tools are changing how small businesses work. See what the data says.

Managing a Small Business

Summer Staffing: Main Street's June Uptick Falls Short of Last Year's Heat

Small biz hiring rose 1.8% in June, still trailing last summer pace.

Managing a Small Business

June Main Street Health Report: Due to early heat wave, businesses are experiencing a cool-off

June 2024 small biz data is in. See how Main Street held up.

Managing a Small Business

May Main Street Health Report: Small businesses see robust hiring activity in contrast with broader economy

Small businesses grew in May. 4 in 5 hourly workers say they're happy at work.