Customers are returning to Colorado restaurants, bars, retail shops and other businesses, but they may not have anyone to take their order and serve them, help them find merchandise or take their payment.
That s because many businesses in the state s service sector are struggling to hire enough workers to handle the increased number of customers and sales now that many COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been lifted. Business owners report they can t get anyone to respond to their job postings and help-wanted ads, let alone show up for an interview, accept a job and start working.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment adopted an emergency rule last week designed to push more people receiving unemployment benefits to return to the job market. The rule will cut off jobless benefits if applicants fail to show up for a scheduled interview or first day of work, which has become a growing problem.
Customers are returning to Colorado restaurants, bars, retail shops and other businesses, but they may not have anyone to take their order and serve them, help them find merchandise or
Miller receives State Farm award
State Farm Agent Jon Miller has received the companyâs prestigious Chairmanâs Circle award for his Helena office, an honor given to 3% of more than 19,000 State Farm agents nationwide.
This award honors agents who align their business with the long-term direction of the company and who act as advocates for their customers.
Miller, a Helena resident, has been with State Farm for 12 years and is in his sixth year as an agent. He comes from a family with six agents and three team members and previously worked in his brotherâs State Farm agency. He also trained in offices in Helena and Bozeman before becoming an agent. Miller has received Honor Club and Ambassador awards and this is his first year qualifying for the Chairmanâs Circle award.