So, why aren’t those retail jobs being filled with job seekers while they plan their return to their regular occupations? Here are some thoughts:
1. The jobs pay too little,
2. Prospective workers feel at risk due to the ongoing Pandemic,
3. Job seekers expect little benefit from jobs off their career track, and
4. There is some skills mismatch in the economy.
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