With workers in short supply right now it may pay to sweeten the deal

The effects of the pandemic are still with us, writes Gene Marks, creating a problem of supply and demand. It makes sense to pay workers more

It's not news that employers are struggling to fill open positions. There are a lot of different reasons why so many people are staying at home - the lack of childcare options and a continuing fear for health and safety to stimulus payments and expanded federal unemployment benefits. None of this really relevant to small business owners right now. The fact is that, despite a growing economy and increased demand, there's a serious labor shortage and just about every small business owner I talk to is struggling to find people.

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