Where are all the workers at? The buzz is almost always about the lack of product on the street, but is the product missing because it's in short supply? Or, are the 'out of stocks' simply due to the fact manufacturers can find anyone to put the 💩 in a bucket?
Guess what, Fabricators - you are not alone. For years lifeguards have been in short supply and in 2021 pool service tech positions remain vacant as well. Andrea & Rudy address some concerns and then offer up some recruiting solutions. If you are hiring or looking for a job - this episode is one you will not want to miss.
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I. Introduction
A. Explanation of the workforce shortage
B. Brief overview of the impact on swimming pool industry
II. Effect on pool maintenance
A. Lack of skilled labor for pool maintenance
B. Reduction in frequency of pool cleaning
C. Increase in cost of pool maintenance
III. Effect on pool construction
A. Delays in pool construction due to shortage of construction workers
B. Reduced availability of qualified pool designers
C. Increase in construction costs
IV. Effect on lifeguard staffing
A. Shortage of lifeguards available
B. Reduction in number of lifeguards on duty
C. Increased risk of accidents and drowning
V. Effect on pool management
A. Difficulty in finding qualified pool managers
B. Increased workload for current pool managers
C. Decreased quality of pool management
VI. Potential solutions
A. Increase in wages and benefits for pool workers
B. Training programs for new pool workers
C. Immigration reform to increase the pool of available workers
VII. Conclusion
A. Summary of the impact of workforce shortage on swimming pools
B. Call to action for addressing the workforce shortage in the industry.