The Workforce Problem Is Not Just Going To Go Away – Going On The Offense In The Competition For Talent

In Gettysburg, where the OPEN MINDS office is located, it is great to see that the tourist traffic has picked up again. But there is a big problem. Visitors (and even locals) are hard-pressed to find a place where they can grab a bite. Many of the town’s popular restaurants are only open three days a week because they are short-staffed. It’s bad for tourism but it is also bad for business. These restaurants are missing 40% of their revenue during the best part of the tourism season.

But Gettysburg is not alone. Overall, U.S . . .