Experts Say Other Factors Are Causing Hiring Woes – Not Unemployment Benefits
Credit Justin Hicks / IPB News Fran Hunter owns a neighborhood bar and grill called Hunter’s Place on Main Street in Elkhart. She said she’s had a “Now Hiring” sign up for weeks. In that time, she’s only had one person apply. “I’ve been here 37 years and I’ve never ever had a problem hiring help,” Hunter said. “But this has been really, really hard. I’m not getting applicants, I’m not getting anybody.” Her theory why there’s no applicants? Government programs designed to get people through the pandemic. After businesses complained they can’t find enough people to...
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