Alignable’s Small Business Labor Poll was conducted among 6,367 small businesses and 60% of the respondents say labor shortage is still plaguing them. And the struggle is affecting a range of industry segments across the country.
Labor Shortage Plaguing Small Businesses
For some industries, labor shortages are catastrophic. This is especially the case for small retailers operating in communities around the U.S. The shortage, in many cases, is forcing retail shops and restaurants to close their shop. From closing early to not opening every day, small business owners are cutting hours. And according to Alignable, this “… further exacerbates their economic status — and doesn’t inspire much consumer confidence in the health of their businesses, either.”
