The only employment problem I have (and I've talked with a bunch of other businessmen in my area who have the same problem) is that it's impossible to find people to hire, they just aren't out there. I have to go try to steal employees from my competitors.
"The only employment problem I have (and I've talked with a bunch of other businessmen in my area who have the same problem) is that it's impossible to find people to hire, they just aren't out there. I have to go try to steal employees from my competitors."
Tuesday evening I went fishing with a friend who is a consultant in the health care business for profits and non profits. He said the biggest challenge for all the CEOs and execs and small owners is the shortage of skilled labor in the market.
Many of the CEO's and independent owners have gone to a bounty system. If an employee recommends a person who is hired, they get a bonus. If that person is still there after 6 months, the person who recommended them, gets another bonus. Then, if the new hire recommends someone, they get a bonus and so does the person who recommended the new hire.
I'm reading the same thing here in Wisconsin. There are lots and lots of jobs. Some are very good skilled labor positions. one needs only to be trained for the right kind of work in today's global economy. There are large sections of our economy that are insulated from outsourcing.
My son works in construction and they can't find enough employees. I've had his kids this summer and he has literally worked 16 hours a day.