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A Tight Labor Market: The New Normal

Modern Restaurant Management

And it's not just due to the state of the economy — the aging population is another significant factor, with projections showing that by 2050, 22 percent of the global population will be aged 60 and above. Looking ahead, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) is on a projected decline from 62.2 percent in 2022 to 60.4

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Hiring Crisis Facts. Alignable’s September Hiring Poll shows that the labor shortage many industries have experienced this summer is only getting worse, due to Delta variant surges and inflation. Among beauty shop owners, 59 percent struggled to hire help in July. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees.

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Where to Get Delicious BBQ Food in Washington DC

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410 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 Phone: 202-556-2050 Visit Website. Fat Pete’s also has a food truck that you can hire for any event. While you’re at this family restaurant in the Washington, D.C., area, check out their impressive wine list as well! Make a Reservation. Hill Country Barbeque Market. Order Online. Smokin’ Pig.

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As Temperatures Rise, Bakers Are Feeling the Burn

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I spend about eight hours a day in front of the oven,” he says, “I’ve hired people who could not handle the heat, including a man who had worked in a bakery in Iraq.” It’s been a temperate summer in the Pacific Northwest, but in 2021 Zebari had to close the bakery because of a heat wave. “I