Over the past couple of years, businesses have encountered unprecedented challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, they have been forced to adapt to federal or state mandates. This has led to employee shortages and companies are trying to find new ways to manage these deficits. A few factors contributing to the nationwide labor shortage include workers quitting their jobs, employee expectations changing, and cases of long COVID. Businesses are utilizing technology to aid in offsetting worker shortages. Thanks to automation, employees can decrease the amount of time spent on repetitive tasks, which allows the company to be more productive.
Key Takeaways:
- There are not nearly enough unemployed workers to fill all the unfilled jobs in the U.S.
- Businesses are eliminating some roles and relying on automation to perform the tasks.
- Some businesses are using digital technology to make their workplace more flexible, such as allowing remote work.
“Unless a company can offer competitive wages, attractive benefits and flexible working hours and arrangements, workers may not be as willing to accept a job offer.”
