A third of former hospitality workers won’t return to the industry during the labor shortage because they want higher pay, better benefits, and a new work environment
Many workers who were either laid off or quit hospitality jobs are reluctant to go back, even as wages rise in the labor shortage, a survey suggests.
Low pay, bad benefits, and a stressful workplace are putting off former restaurant and hotel staff from returning to the industry, according to a survey by job site Joblist.
Massive lay-offs, remote working, and caring responsibilities have forced thousands of Americans to consider switching their careers during the pandemic. Some were forced out of their roles because their employers downsized or even shut down during the pandemic. Others have been “rage quitting” in search of better pay and conditions.