I live close to a newish Dollar General store; they seem chronically understaffed at “peak times”, so you can wait on line for a while. Doesn’t help that the workers aren’t too bright, though to their credit they all seem to be required to do every job there (cashiers also stock shelves, unlike larger supermarkets). These places really operate on skeleton crews.
....”These places really operate on skeleton crews”......
Seems that way during key hours of traffic when in fact more not needed otherwise. This is how most businesses are working their staff today. Gone are the days where service is McDonald’s style...though we expect it.
Also many stores operate according to sales.....if the sales aren’t being generated staff will be lean.
Yes our local DGs seem to have 2 employees during the day shift. One at the register and one stocking. And the merchandise is typically in disarray.
It’s a very “lean” business model apparently, and one that is working.