Zumwalt, Grigsby: Holistic approach needed to rebuild Oklahoma’s economy
Shelley Zumwalt
Jennifer Grigsby
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Oklahoma in the spring of 2020, we couldn’t have known the toll it would take on Oklahomans, our economy and our local businesses. It was devastating to watch our neighbors shut down their storefronts and to see our friends and family members lose their jobs. Now, over a year since the pandemic began, how does our state continue to build and foster an even stronger economy?
Our state is leading the way with a multifaceted approach to recover and build our economy stronger than before – one that helps Oklahomans and businesses with short-term support, but also provides tools to succeed in the long term. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is playing a key role in this effort – placing additional emphasis on re-employment initiatives and programs. To assist Oklahomans who are looking for employment and businesses looking for employ
One Year After Mass Unemployment, Oklahoma Claims Top $5 Billion
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OESC Hosts Career Fair In McAlester
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is taking its large career fair to McAlester Monday.
The McAlester Expo Square will host about 100 companies from across the state that are looking to fill about a thousand positions.
The job fair will be similar to what OESC hosted last week in Tulsa.
OESC Director Shelly Zumwalt said many industries, specifically the hospitality industry, are struggling to fill vacant positions.
“I think the thing I would like to say about that for claimants is now is the time to be looking for those re-employment opportunities because if you wait until late August-early September when benefits run out there is going to be a different job market; and it’s probably not going to be as robust as it is now, said Zumwalt.
Some Tulsa Businesses Desperate for New Employees
Some Tulsa businesses are working hard to attract new employees.
At Bobby O s, anyone who comes in on Monday the 10th, and Friday the 14th, with a printed resume and a food handler s permit, will get a hot slice of pizza and $10 from the owner. That s cold hard cash,” Bobby Oertel said.
Oertel is looking for an experienced pizza maker, and a couple of other new employees to help with the register and prepping food. If you get the job he promises more cash, aside from your usual pay. Oertel said new employees who show up on time for the first two weeks will get $100.
Unemployment benefits leaving businesses out to dry
Unemployment benefits leaving businesses out to dry By Dallas Payeton | May 6, 2021 at 6:35 PM CDT - Updated May 6 at 6:35 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (TNN) - Many establishments in southwest Oklahoma are searching for employees to keep their business thriving.
McKenzie’s Burger Garage Owner Les McKenzie said he’s done and is doing everything he can to get employees in the door.
“We’ve advertised and advertised on employees. We’ve actually put it on Facebook, crude, we’ve even put out our phone number. We use to make them come down and apply in person, but we can’t even get them to call and come in. Employees are almost impossible right now. We’re blessed with the business but not blessed with employees,”
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