The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Bureau of Labor Statistics released its May 2021 jobs report on June 4. Per the report, 559,000 jobs were added in the month of May. While an improvement over the previous month, there are still concerns and challenges for many employers trying to find workers. On June 1, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched its’ America Works program to help employers with filling jobs.
While the various reasons for the labor shortage continue to be debated, there are action items employers can take and corresponding risks to keep in mind while sourcing and recruiting workers.
