While much of the economy has experienced slower growth in the face of rising costs and recession concerns, the skilled trades continue to see more demand for workers. According to a recent analysis by PeopleReady Skilled Trades, a specialized division of PeopleReady that connects tradespeople (including welders, electricians, construction workers, etc.), there has been double-digit…
Skilled trades labor scarcity: Aging workforce means fewer recruits are entering the trades
The skilled trades industry is proving to be one of the hardest hit by worker scarcity. According to a new analysis by PeopleReady Skilled Trades — a specialized division of staffing giant PeopleReady that connects tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades including welding, carpentry, construction, electrical work, solar installations and more —…