The labour shortages continue and there continues to be recruitment issues for most sectors of sectors of our economy
By Eastern Workforce Innovation Board* – September 2023 Newsletter
The hospitality sector certainly had a strong season in comparison to the last few years which was certainly good news for everyone associated with this vital sector of our local economy.
However, as everyone is aware the labour shortages continue and there continues to be recruitment issues for most sectors of sectors of our economy.
The workforce needs of the health care sector are especially troubling as the effects are enormous to everyone.
On a positive note – a number of employers have modified their needs (hours of work) and increased their wage rates to attract new workers with good results.
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Eastern Workforce Innovation Board – The Eastern Workforce Innovation Board (EWIB) is one of 26 boards that comprise Workforce Ontario – Leaders in Workforce Planning. EWIB provides details on community workforce planning and development as well as everything you need to get connected – find the resources in your community relevant to training, employment, labour force information and discover community partnerships.
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