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Less than a year ago,\u00a0who would have thought finding employees would be a problem?\u202fIn\u00a0the\u00a0weeks following the outbreak of the pandemic, unemployment\u00a0skyrocketed\u00a0to nearly 15%\u00a0when more than 23 million Americans were\u00a0put\u00a0out of work.\u00a0But now,\u00a0even\u00a0with\u00a0the economy\u00a0growing at a record pace and\u00a0<\/span>unemployment below 6%<\/span><\/a>, \u201cHelp Wanted\u201d posters have become signs of the times.<\/span><\/p>\n Depending on the source, American businesses\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0find workers because:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Government-funded benefits pay more than most minimum wage jobs. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Government-funded benefits” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”750ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”A large percentage of those put out of work by the pandemic have either retired early or dropped out of the workforce altogether. Senior workers who heavily supported the retail industry finally decided to quit. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – A large percentage” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”750ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Many people working lower-paying customer service jobs with high degrees of social interaction are still fearful of getting the virus and are looking for a different vocation. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Many people” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”750ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”People with young children still must decide between working and taking care of their kids. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Peeps with kids” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”750ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro 2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Labor Department\u2019s June report reveals a record 9.5 million job openings. A recent\u00a0<\/span>U.S.\u00a0Chamber of Commerce<\/span><\/a>\u00a0report\u00a0also\u00a0backed up those figures showing that more than 90% of American companies say a lack of available workers is slowing the economy.\u00a0That\u2019s more than COVID-19 issues (44.9%)\u00a0and social uncertainty (37.5%)\u00a0combined.\u00a0Whatever the reason, finding employees is difficult for U.S. businesses in most industries.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Pandemic hangover ” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” 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header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Let\u2019s face it,\u00a0the coronavirus caused just about everyone to take a hard look at their jobs and\u00a0lifestyles,\u00a0and many\u00a0people\u00a0decided it was time\u00a0for a change.\u00a0A Pew Research Center survey showed that 66% of Americans\u00a0put out of work by the pandemic\u00a0\u201cseriously considered\u201d changing their\u00a0professions\u00a0during their time off.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> People who worked in lower-paying restaurant, retail and other public service jobs, after being laid off or having their hours cut, began seeking higher-paying positions where they could reduce personal contact and exposure to the virus. <\/span><\/p>\n In\u00a0the past\u00a0year:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”American grocery stores lost more than 49,000 workers. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – American grocery” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”750ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Nursing care facilities dropped 20,000 employees. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Nursing care” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”750ms” 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header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Labor Department reports that a record 4 million people quit their jobs in April alone.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many older workers, who for years filled many of those lower-paying part-time positions, disproportionately accounted for many of the workforce dropouts. Bureau of Labor Statistics\u00a0numbers\u00a0show that more workers 65 and older left the labor force in 2020 than in any year since it began tracking that information (1948).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As usual, this great reassessment of employment\u00a0and lifestyle\u00a0and many permanent\u00a0workforce\u00a0dropouts\u00a0leaves\u00a0many customer service industries\u00a0needing\u00a0workers.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> The shortage of workers comes at a time when many small businesses are trying to ramp up their stores as pandemic restrictions are easing. Increased vaccination rates and governmental income supplements have shoppers more at ease about in-person shopping and chomping at the bit to hit the stores. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to a March survey by the\u00a0<\/span>National Federation of Independent Business<\/span><\/a>, 48% of small business owners said they had job openings they couldn\u2019t fill.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> National Retail Federation\u00a0<\/span>Foundation\u00a0<\/span>(NRF)\u00a0<\/span>President Ellen Davis says small retailers face three core challenges in hiring.<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Finding employees who are ready to hit the ground running.\u202f ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Finding employees” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”750ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Developing efficient training methods.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Developing” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”750ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Lowering the cost of hiring and training.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Lowering” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text admin_label=”Employment experts” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ 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border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Offering higher wages is usually the easiest way of finding employees. As of June 2021, Bank of America\u2019s minimum wage was at $17 an hour. Amazon, Best Buy, Charter Communications, Disney World, Facebook, Google, Starbucks and Target were among the companies offering $15 an hour.<\/span><\/p>\n The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour which was set in 2009, and 15 states still use that as their standard. Seven other states have no minimum wage laws.<\/span><\/p>\n With health care benefits constantly rising and the cost of products swelling thanks to import tariffs and supply chain issues, paying employees a challenge for small businesses with smaller margins. However, with the cost of replacing an employee running approximately 33% of their annual salary \u2013 $15,000 for a worker earning $45,000 per year \u2013 increasing wages to retain current workers and attract new employees seems like a good idea.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n An Indeed survey of 1,000 randomly selected small businesses shows that 37% of them are offering higher wages to find employees. However, higher pay isn\u2019t helping every industry find employees. Despite recently raising starting wages, fast food giants like Dunkin, McDonald\u2019s and others are struggling at finding employees. Many of those fast-food businesses are closing the doors during times they would normally be open due to a lack of staff. In the retail industry, customer service takes a hit because stores lack employees to stock shelves and wait on shoppers.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSmall business owners are struggling at record levels trying to get workers back in open positions,\u201d said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. \u201cOwners are offering higher wages to try to remedy the labor shortage problem. Ultimately, higher labor costs are being passed on to customers in higher selling prices.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”The Benefit” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n More pay isn\u2019t the only carrot many potential employees may want. Flexible hours, open paid time off (PTO) policies,\u202fchildcare, continuing education, an opportunity for advancement, and other benefits are often just as important to workers as top-level salaries. Small business owners can get creative and offer benefits some larger companies can\u2019t.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some great employee benefits offered by American companies and small businesses:\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Housing assistance or provisions.\u202f ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Housing” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Professional development stipends.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Professional ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Paid leave for new parents. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Paid leave” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Unlimited vacation days. Some employers feature jobs with unlimited, and sometimes required, vacation days.\u202f ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Unlimited vacation” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Dog-friendly workplaces. San Francisco game developer Zynga, which has a dog in its logo, allows employees to bring their furry friends to work every day.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Dog friendly” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”On-site workout classes. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – On-site workout classes. ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Catered lunches throughout the week. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Catered lunches” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Free beer on Fridays. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Free beer Fridays. ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Free season ski passes.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Free season ski passes.” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Midday surfing. ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#cc6633″ icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”Blurb – Midday surfing.” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]Patagonia\u2019s corporate headquarters in Ventura offers company bikes, volleyball courts and daily surf reports for employees who want to catch a wave at lunchtime. [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text admin_label=”Sell Company Culture\u202f” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n There are plenty of great places to work both home and abroad, and in the age of startup businesses of all kinds, these smaller, more agile and flexible companies offer new hires an opportunity to have an impact and make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n For small businesses to compete with the big-box behemoths for top-notch employees, human resources experts say they should sell them on their company culture and what a great place they\u202fhave to\u202fwork. Businesses located in areas with great skiing,\u202fhiking,\u202fbiking, rivers, lakes, or beaches can use those resources as additional perks.<\/span><\/p>\n Those kinds of activities are also often ingrained in the culture of many small companies which have corporate softball, cycling, or running teams or groups. Some companies organize group ski vacations, trips to ball\u202fgames, concerts, or festivals to further develop their culture and cohesiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n Often,\u00a0it\u2019s not all about cash.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Be Flexible” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Another way to stand out from the crowd of recruiters is to be as flexible as possible with working conditions. Four-day workweeks are an attraction for some people. Many companies allow employees to work from home if their job allows it.\u202fA combination of in-office and at-home work is another effective recruiting tool.<\/span><\/p>\n Retail merchants often hire lots of part-timers to work shifts to cover business hours that run anywhere from eight to 12 hours. While that may work from a management standpoint, it can also create workers who aren\u2019t invested in their employer\u2019s business success. Part-time workers might be working several jobs to make ends meet which usually isn\u2019t good for mental health or company morale. Full-time employees tend to be more fully engaged in their jobs and ultimately the success of the business.<\/span><\/p>\n For companies seeking part-timers to fill shifts, retirees, disabled individuals and other people looking for supplemental income can plug holes in your schedule. It often depends on if you can make their work hours fit their needs and lifestyles.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Hiring Time” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the current job market, finding qualified or even capable applicants\u00a0can be challenging, but several strategies can make finding a keeper easier.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Write good job descriptions.<\/strong> A Wall Street Journal report says how help-wanted advertisements are written has a significant bearing on worker success.\u00a0A\u00a0study by North American researchers cited in the report shows that advertisements focused on what a company can do for a job candidate are more successful than ads that listed job responsibilities and expectations, as most help wanted ads do.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Use teamwork.<\/strong> Business owners who are happy with their current employees can use them to find new teammates. Referrals from your best employees are valuable because they already know what it takes to work for you, and they aren\u2019t likely to refer somebody they don\u2019t think can do the job. Merchants can encourage referrals by offering incentives such as signing bonuses or paid time off for finding a successful candidate.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Consider your customers.<\/strong> Small business owners often know their customers by name, and if they\u2019re enrolled in a loyalty program, they often know more than just names. They know their address, phone\u202fnumber, email address,\u202fand purchase history. That intimate knowledge and established rapport makes loyal customers\u202fpossible recruits or, at least, good sources for referrals.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>John Sullivan, a human resources expert and author, suggests a light-hearted and more creative approach to hanging a Help Wanted sign in your business. Instead, consider one that says: \u201cIf you like shopping here, maybe someday you\u2019d like to work here.\u201d He also suggests encouraging employees to wear buttons or T-shirts that say: \u201cAsk me about what it\u2019s like to work here.\u201d\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Look to the past.<\/strong>\u202fSometimes it doesn\u2019t hurt to consider past employees or job applicants to fill open positions. Often people leave jobs for reasons outside the workplace, and they might consider returning because their circumstances have changed. Likewise, if you had an applicant who didn\u2019t quite make the cut during the last round of hiring, give them another shot. Both these situations demonstrate why it\u2019s important to keep resumes and applications on file.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n Give them tools to succeed.<\/strong> There\u2019s an old business axiom that within the first six months of work,\u00a0approximately\u00a0<\/span>one-third of a store\u2019s new hires will quit<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0Setting new hires up for success with consistent processes and the right equipment reduces the chances of losing employees.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPandemic hangover<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u200b <\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Benefit of Benefits<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span> <\/span>\u200b <\/span><\/h2>\n
Sell Company Culture<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u200b <\/span>\u200b <\/span><\/h2>\n
Be Flexible<\/span><\/span> <\/span>\u200b <\/span><\/h2>\n
Hiring Time<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u200b <\/span><\/h2>\n