The nation's unemployment rate is at an all-time low and restaurant operators are feeling the effects of the recent labor crunch. According to recent National Restaurant Association surveys, finding qualified and motivated workers is the biggest challenge for employers in the restaurant industry.
Most respondents report a decrease in the pool of applicants, and their qualifications.
Not only are employers finding it difficult to recruit and hire applicants, many are facing the challenge of retaining current employees. Almost half of respondents to a 1999 National Restaurant Association survey reported increasing employee turnover rates compared to two years ago. In this booming economy, restaurant owners and operators know only too well how hard it is to find and keep good workers. Hiring skilled candidates with disabilities not only makes business sense, but creates a top notch, diverse workforce that our customers can identify with. Employees with disabilities make up a third of the workforce at Wilson Street Grill.