Recruiting has never been more difficult than it is today, and companies are spending more than ever to recruit people. Some are even questioning the long-term viability of their companies as they suffer through a prolonged labor shortage that appears to have no end. We have a growing and aging population, creating more demand for services but with fewer available workers. In fact, for the first time ever, there are more job openings in the U.S. than people looking for jobs. This data point alone tells the story. Employers are vying for people in a way they never had to before.
Phil Harwood is a Managing Partner of GrowTheBench.com. GrowTheBench.com provides online education, professional development, and peer groups for the professional landscape and snow industries. Comments are welcome at [email protected].