As Manitoba slowly starts to re-open businesses in the province following initial COVID-19 self-isolating measures, some employers are finding it difficult to recruit staff.
Two Men and a Truck is a Canada-wide moving company. President and CEO John Prittie notes the industry in general tends to see high turnover in staff, resulting in job openings throughout the year.
Over the last month, however, a new challenge has become evident. “With COVID-19, there were a number of government programs that came up that would allow a lot of our movers and drivers to qualify for the CERB,” Prittie said.
For moving companies, the beginning and end of the month are the busiest time for staff. Workers often are not banking many hours in the middle of the