The Labour Shortage Isn T Over And Employers Are Having To Lower Their Hiring Expectations
“Workers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers – they know how busy they are. And it’s a daily battle for more money,” said Omond, vice president of Newco Construction in Moncton. Omod says he could hire six carpenters and laborers right now – if he could find them. And without a full team, he says, projects take longer to complete. Like many construction companies in the province, Newco had to adjust its recruitment expectations and attract people with little to no experience....