Concord offers perks to attract new lifeguards, but was able to hire enough staff to open all city pools >Michael Minnaugh of Concord plays with his sons, Caleb, 6, and Mac at the Rollins Park pool on Monday afternoon in the 90 degree heat. GEOFF FORESTER / Monitor staff >MIchael Minnaugh of Concord plays with his sons, Caeleb, 6, and Mac at the Rollins Park pool on Monday afternoon, June 28, 2021 in the 90s heat. GEOFF FORESTER Monitor staff >Concord residents and their guests swim at the Rollins Park pool on Monday afternoon to beat the heat. >Michael Minnaugh of Concord helps teach his son, Caleb, 6, how to swim at the Rollins Park pool on Monday in the 90 degree heat. GEOFF FORESTER / Monitor staff
Industries in New Hampshire challenged with hiring, offering incentives
Hiring market has proven difficult across multiple industries Share Updated: 10:10 PM EDT May 3, 2021
Hiring market has proven difficult across multiple industries Share Updated: 10:10 PM EDT May 3, 2021
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Show Transcript SOME OF THE INCENTIVES IN THAT OFFER. THAT GENERAL MANAGER SAYS IT’S A TOUGH LABOR MARKET WITH MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES LOOKING TO ATTRACT THOSE EMPLOYEES. WATER COUNTRY IS EXPECTING A BUSY SUMMER WITH SOME RESTRICTIONS LIFTED. MORE ARE EAGER TO GET OUT AFTER BEING VACCINATED. AS THEY TRY TO EXPAND TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS, THEY ARE RAISING THE STATE’S. STARTING PAY RATES FOR LIFEGUARDS, PARKED SERVICES AND SEASONAL MAINTENANCE IS HAVE BEEN INCREASED TO $1315 AN WORKERS WILL ALSO GET ADDED HOUR. PERKS LIKE A 100 DOLLAR REFERRAL BONUS AND SEASON PASSES FOR THEM AND UP TO THREE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY. ADDING TO THE DIFFICULTY THEY SAY THE LOWER MI