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The pandemic has proved that while hourly workers — whether grocery clerks, waiters, janitors or retail salespeople — are the backbone of the U.S. economy, employers often do not treat them accordingly.
With nearly 40 million people quitting their jobs last year, many from low-wage jobs in the food and service industries, it’s clear workers have had enough. As a result, many businesses are understaffed, leading to even more pressure on current workers — followed by more quits.
Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio
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