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As more people get vaccinated and return to normal life, the economy is expected to bounce back thanks to demand for activities that were put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But with that increase in demand, many businesses say they are struggling to hire workers.
The phenomenon is essentially the reverse of a worker shortage, according to representatives in the Labor Department.
There s still a plethora of jobless people to choose from, with more than 31,000 people still collecting unemployment from the state.
But businesses with unfilled spots aren t able to find them. What we are hearing, of course, are a need for workers to fill unfilled jobs, said Rachel Turney, deputy secretary at the Department of Labor.
Delaware News Journal
From frying french fries to greeting guests, Delaware’s coastal businesses rely on a strong workforce to meet the tourists and residents who flock to their favorite restaurants, hotels and shops in the summer months.
But as more people get vaccinated and make plans to hit the beaches in coming months, “help wanted” signs remain in many windows up and down the coast.
Some business owners have called this year’s hiring season a “nightmare,” while others in the hospitality industry worry that an employee shortage may worsen if the state further lifts COVID-19 restrictions and capacity limits.
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January 13, 2021
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE– Dogfish Head is known for more than their brews. While they have multiple establishments throughout Delaware and even an Inn, they put sustainability at the forefront of their business. Check out this week’s Live Green.
Dogfish Head in Rehoboth Beach tells us they have placed an emphasis on being green, since they started brewing in 1995.
“We have a responsibility to the Earth. You know, everything we put on a plate or pour into a glass has been harvested from this earth. And we’re really proud of it. We have that responsibility to do good,” said Ryan Schwamberger.