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Despite unemployment hovering between 6-7% locally and nationally, many employers are saying they are having a hard time finding people for open positions, particularly in industries like manufacturing where demand has risen during the pandemic. Among the contributing factors cited for this phenomenon are higher, federally subsidized unemployment checks; workers with children being unable to send them to school; others permanently leaving the workforce; and the candidate pool not having the right training.

Is your company able to fill open jobs with quality candidates?
Yes, we are getting a solid number of resumes. (6%, 8 VOTES)
Yes, although there are fewer candidates and it takes more time than it used to. (13%, 18 VOTES)
No, we are really struggling to fill our openings. (74%, 103 VOTES)
Our company is not hiring right now. (8%, 11 VOTES)
Poll Description

Despite unemployment hovering between 6-7% locally and nationally, many employers are saying they are having a hard time finding people for open positions, particularly in industries like manufacturing where demand has risen during the pandemic. Among the contributing factors cited for this phenomenon are higher, federally subsidized unemployment checks; workers with children being unable to send them to school; others permanently leaving the workforce; and the candidate pool not having the right training.

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  • 2 Comments
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2 Comments

  • May 18, 2021
    Same here. People are making too much money on unemployment and sooner or later, our companies will pay higher unemployment taxes!
  • May 18, 2021
    As long as the government continues to pay people an excessive amount to not work, unemployment will remain unnecessarily high.