Companies have increased pay to attract employees, but that can only go so far and is not sustainable.
Simply, too many job opportunities came into the region too quickly, overtaking the number of people here who can work. There is no short-term solution, he said. "At Martin’s, we truly value our employees and strive to be the best employer we can," Martin said in the statement.īank moving: F&M Trust purchases new building for corporate headquarters in Chambersburg The problem isn't unemployment payĪutomation may be seen as a job-killer, but it may be just the thing that levels out the labor shortage in the years to come, according to Ross. Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, which gives people $300 a week on top of their regular state unemployment payment, will end on Sept. Summers is hopeful that the end of expanded unemployment pay will "make a big difference" for the diner. Post-lockdown, the business returned to being open at 24/7 in October - only to cut back again in April. The lack of workers led the diner to cut back hours this spring. But the staff I have is dedicated, absolutely 100% dedicated, and I wouldn't trade any of them," she said. "Unfortunately, about 60% of the customers are not understandable. Short about 10 employees, including two cooks, a dishwasher, a hostess, and some servers for different shifts, some members of the team have been working six or seven days a week and pulling double shifts, said General Manager Deanna Summers, who has also stepped up to wait tables. Workers at the New Chambersburg Family Diner know the struggle. "There's a lot of new businesses, especially new logistics centers and others coming online in the next 12-18 months that will increase that number by thousands of new jobs. Even if every single employee who lost their job amid the COVID-19 pandemic returned to work, there would still be 45,000 positions to fill, Ross said. Here's how big the problem is: Right now there are 47,000 job openings in the eight counties that are served by SCPa Works, which invests in initiatives to boost the region's economy. While the hospitality industry is the hardest hit, manufacturing, health care, transportation and logistics, and retail are feeling the pressure, too. "The labor shortage is one issue facing all businesses in every industry sector," said Mike Ross, president of Franklin County Area Development Corp.
It may seem great on the surface - economic growth! job opportunities! - but in the Franklin County region, like in many places around the country, there are just not enough workers to support the industries that need them. Nearly everywhere you look, there is a warehouse being built, a new store or a now-hiring sign.
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