Industries Look for Employees in Nontraditional Spaces Amid Labor Shortage
31 Dec 2024
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From construction to healthcare to hospitality, the U.S. is grappling with a labor shortage, with 8.2 million job openings and only 7.2 million unemployed workers, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The post-pandemic labor landscape has seen a decline in participation in the workforce, prompting many to re-evaluate their career choices and forcing employers to seek out unconventional sources to fill positions across various sectors.
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