Part of it? Inflation.

That’s meant automating some tasks once done by humans and thinking carefully about the humans they do hire.

The sectors hit hardest during the pandemic, including hospitality and retail, are coming back.

Jerry and Lou Jacobs, co-CEOs of global hospitality company Delaware North, say inflation is a bigger concern than labor right now.

Revenue from hosting companies’ off-site meetings, client dinners and events both strengthens and steadies this industry’s bottom line.

Hotels, restaurants, pubs and clubs suffered in December, normally a strong season, due to the pandemic and may need more help.

Unemployment figures suggest they are leaving those industries.

Unions for food and drink workers go back to 1891. But they lost their seat at the table with the growth of restaurant chains and fast food.

What business owners are seeing, plus a look at unemployment and job search data.

The struggle isn’t over once companies get past the hiring hurdle.