Iconic American Hard Hat Job Sees Unprecedented Open Positions
👷♂️ Iconic American Hard Hat Job Sees Unprecedented Open Positions.
The construction industry in America is facing an acute labor shortage of approximately 650,000 workers, which is slowing down the completion of various projects, from residential homes to infrastructure and hospitals. The shortage is attributed to various factors, including the pandemic's impact, shifts in American cultural values, and workforce demographics. Experts suggest that a solution to the labor shortage lies in a combination of immigration policy changes, greater integration of technology, and efforts to elevate the construction profession's profile as a viable career path. The demand for construction workers is expected to grow significantly, with an estimated need for 546,000 additional workers in 2023 to meet the industry's labor requirements.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits dropped last week, undoing nearly half of the previous week's spike.