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What Distributors Are Saying About the Labor Situation

We share new comments from numerous distributors regarding how the "Great Resignation" and turbulent labor market have impacted their staffing.

May 9, 2022

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Labor market May 2022

We share new comments from numerous distributors regarding how the “Great Recession” and turbulent labor market have impacted their staffing.

Other than supply chain issues and inflation/pricing, labor has been undoubtedly the biggest topic in the distribution sector for at least the past year — much as it has across many other industries. While there are plenty of jobs to be had, the challenge to recruit and retain talent has soared as current and potential employees have far more leverage than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing widespread demands for higher wages and working flexibility, and employers who are unable or unwilling to accommodate those factors are paying the price. The Bureau of Labor Statistics…

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