Raleigh retailers unable to fill new jobs post-pandemic
As more people start returning to normal activities -- eating out and going shopping -- businesses are looking to fill new jobs. The Village District hosted a job fair, hoping to help businesses with staffing shortages from the pandemic. There are about 20 businesses in The District Village looking to fill positions immediately.
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On Wednesday evening, The Village District hosted a job fair, hoping to help businesses with staffing shortages from the coronavirus pandemic. There are about 20 businesses in The District Village looking to fill positions immediately.
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As people have adjusted to online shopping, many experts say there is expected to be a permanent decline in retail workers for the years to come.
Onward Reserve, a men's clothing store in The Village District, opened up mid-pandemic. Rachel Ferraguto, the owner of the shop, said it hasn't been easy.
Ferraguto said she's expecting her first baby in September and she's looking to hire someone who can take over for her. But, she’s finding potential candidates are still hesitant.
“Not quite sure if they’re not ready to come back to work yet,” Ferraguto said.
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“The whole world is having a hard time finding enough staffing to service the needs, so, this is just a little microcosm of a big problem," Boyle said. "We’re helping and we’re trying to do our best to get people out here and fill the spots that are available at The Village."
“I don’t know if the community is aware that we need help so this is just a way for all of us to be communicating together,” Ferraguto said.
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