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We are struggling to get people, one McDonald s franchisee told Insider. I don t have enough, added the franchisee. Can t get enough. Wish I had enough.
The franchisee and others who spoke with Insider some of whom were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak about the topic said that chains are being forced to change practices due to a lack of workers. Some restaurants are shortening hours, while others are reluctant to reopen indoor dining. It s just craziness out there, said John Motta, a Dunkin franchisee who serves as chairman of the Coalition of Franchisee Association. People are closing early, people are not opening lobbies.
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One in three U.S. workers doesn t want to work for an employer that requires them to be onsite full-time, even after the pandemic is over, according to a recent survey by insurance company Prudential. Another survey by Envoy, a maker of workplace safety tools, found that nearly half of employees say they will likely look for another job if their current employer does not offer a hybrid workplace.
Between workers continued safety concerns, child care hurdles, and eligibility for additional unemployment benefits, employers nationwide are struggling to fill positions. As a result, many companies are trying a range of new tactics to find and keep job candidates willing to work in-person.
Restaurants see diners return, but feel a labor crunch as hiring becomes a top priority
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Franchisees and large restaurants are looking for labor in an increasingly tight market.
Additional stimulus via both direct payments to individuals and enhanced unemployment benefits is a potential double-edged sword for restaurants.
Consumers have more cash on hand and are returning to dine out, but some operators feel the economic stimulus efforts are incentivizing workers to stay home.
Restaurants struggle to find workers as in-person dining returns
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Daniel Halpern is looking to hire 800 workers, and it hasn t been easy.
Halpern is CEO of Jackmont Hospitality, an Atlanta-based foodservice company that franchises about 45 restaurants including TGI Fridays across the country.
The service industry is clawing for a comeback, and large chains like Taco Bell and IHOP are rolling out the perks as they scramble to hire mmeisenzahl@businessinsider.com (Mary Meisenzahl)
Taco Bell, IHOP, and McDonald s are holding hiring events.
The economy is reopening after the coronavirus pandemic and there s a restaurant renaissance brewing.
Some workers may still be reluctant to return.
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, some companies are having trouble finding employees and they re rolling out perks to draw in workers to deal with the job boom.
IHOP is looking to hire 10,000 employees in the next few months at 1,600 locations across the US, the company announced. With the country reopening and states lifting mandates, we see a restaurant renaissance on the horizon, and ensuring our restaurants are staffed and equipped is one of our top priorities, IHOP President Jay Johns said. On May 19, IHOP will host N