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Companies struggling to hire workers to fill open positions are considering wage increases as a way to entice more applicants. Low salaries are among the many potential issues being blamed for the ongoing labor shortage in Central Massachusetts and throughout the nation, including a temporary and now-expired unemployment supplement, childcare affordability challenges, and an ongoing pandemic.

Do you take the cost of living into consideration when setting wages for employees?
No, our main objective is keeping business costs manageable. (11%, 14 VOTES)
No, my business is not set up to be a person or household's sole source of income. (3%, 4 VOTES)
No, our salaries are competitive but based on employees' value and what we can afford (42%, 52 VOTES)
Yes, although the pay scale varies widely for different positions. (40%, 50 VOTES)
Yes, that’s a main priority. (4%, 5 VOTES)
Poll Description

Companies struggling to hire workers to fill open positions are considering wage increases as a way to entice more applicants. Low salaries are among the many potential issues being blamed for the ongoing labor shortage in Central Massachusetts and throughout the nation, including a temporary and now-expired unemployment supplement, childcare affordability challenges, and an ongoing pandemic.

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