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California Growth Continues in March Despite Labor Shortage
California employers added 60,200 jobs in March as the number of unemployed people in the nation’s most populous state dipped below 1 million for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
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Report: Nursing Home Residents Are Subjected to Ineffective Care, Poor Staffing
A major report says American nursing home residents are subjected to ineffective care and poor staffing, and that facility finances are shrouded in secrecy and regulatory lapses go unenforced.
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Pandemic Burnout Leading to Retail Pharmacy Technician Shortage
Working in a pharmacy was always fast-paced, one technician says, but in recent years the workload and stress has increased to unsustainable levels, while staffing and pay failed to keep up.
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Shortage of Snowplow Drivers Hampers States as Storms Arrive
This winter, more motorists may find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed due to a shortage of snowplow drivers
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Demand for Santa Is Up, But Labor Shortage Stretches to North Pole
You better not pout, you better not cry, and here is why: Santa is trying to come to town this holiday season, even with record demand. On a recent night in Manchester, New Hampshire, a group of Santas came together for a Santa supper — a chance to catch their breath between deciding who is naughty and nice. “We are…
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Is the Customer Always Right? Rude Shoppers Could Be Fueling Labor Shortage
Labor Department data shows workers in customer-facing roles are quitting at higher rates than in other industries.
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Fries With That Exam? College Profs Asked to Help With Food
Michigan State University is short of help and pleading with staff to volunteer in campus dining halls
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Companies Loosen Job Requirements But Staffing Challenges Remain
A growing number of companies big and small are now dropping requirements that made it harder to hire, from minimum education levels to amount of experience
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Border Wait Times Impacting Businesses
With average wait times around two hours at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, border businesses struggle with labor shortage, reports NBC 7’s Melissa Adan
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Tourism Bounces Back This Fourth of July Weekend
San Diego tourism is seeing an uptick during the holiday weekend as businesses continue to deal with a labor shortage. NBC 7’s Melissa Adan has more.
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San Diego Tourism Sees Increase Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend
San Diego beach businesses are seeing an increase in travel ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. And while it’s a welcome sight, in order to pull off this uptick, businesses, especially in the hospitality industry, are dealing with a labor shortage.
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Lack of Staff Forces Partial Closure of Restaurant
Restaurants such as Cocina 35 are struggling to find workers and decided to close down on Wednesday’s due to the lack of staff. NBC 7’s Melissa Adan reports.
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Labor Shortages Prompt San Diego Restaurant to Cut Hours
Businesses in San Diego can operate at 100% capacity now that pandemic restrictions have been lifted, but one local restaurant owner says she simply cannot do so due to labor shortages.