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In the last WBJ reader poll, 74% of respondents said they were struggling to find quality job candidates for open positions, which is a phenomenon being felt nationwide, despite unemployment hovering between 6-7%. A number of factors have been attributed to this problem, including lingering effects of the pandemic, the extra $300 in federal unemployment benefits, problems with child care, and available workers not having the training for the open jobs.

What is the No. 1 factor for the lack of quality job candidates?
The extra federal unemployment benefits are a disincentive for people to work. (57%, 96 VOTES)
Lack of schools and/or child care options for working families. (7%, 12 VOTES)
People are still wary of the coronavirus pandemic. (4%, 7 VOTES)
The extra federal unemployment benefits allow candidates to be choosier in picking new jobs. (15%, 25 VOTES)
Potential workers are waiting until they are fully vaccinated. (1%, 1 VOTES)
Employees have left the workforce (retired, gone to graduate school, become stay-at-home parents, etc.) (4%, 6 VOTES)
Workers searching for jobs don't have the proper training for the available positions. (10%, 17 VOTES)
Other (Leave a comment) (3%, 5 VOTES)
Poll Description

In the last WBJ reader poll, 74% of respondents said they were struggling to find quality job candidates for open positions, which is a phenomenon being felt nationwide, despite unemployment hovering between 6-7%. A number of factors have been attributed to this problem, including lingering effects of the pandemic, the extra $300 in federal unemployment benefits, problems with child care, and available workers not having the training for the open jobs.

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3 Comments

  • May 26, 2021

    The issue is finding a job with a livable wage.

  • May 25, 2021
    I was in the workforce with a stellar career for almost 4 decades when my job, along with 75% of our staff, was eliminated due to the pandemic. I was a valuable asset with a degree and broad experience and now can’t even get a response to my applications. I am all too aware of this being common place with countless other workers in my industry…No responses from companies allegedly in dire straits for help. Not to mention the ridiculous cuts in pay for like positions…Not even a living wage. So, hiring managers, we are here looking for jobs! Show basic courtesy and respond to us. We can fill your positions and add great value to your teams. But not for $13-$15 per hour when we earned and are worth 2 to 3 times that.
  • Carl Herrin
    May 25, 2021

    Competition for limited available candidates, qualified and available for employment in the open positions at the offered salary range.