Savannahâs leisure, hospitality industry struggling to hire workers
Savannahâs leisure, hospitality industry struggling to hire workers By Jessica Savage and Max Diekneite | April 14, 2021 at 6:35 PM EDT - Updated April 15 at 4:54 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - There are more job openings in the Savannah area than there have been in a longtime, and itâs having a tremendous impact on the recovery of restaurants and hotels.
Many had to lay off workers during the height of the pandemic. Now the crowds have returned, but workers have not.
Many in the service industry say they are severely understaffed, and the competition is fierce. Some are even offering a hiring bonus.