I’ve noticed this trend at several of my businesses. It’s impossible to find good help, I even offer all sorts of fun perks like themed thursdays where everybody has to dress up to match whatever theme I pick and whoever does it best gets a Starbucks gift card. Whenever it’s somebody’s birthday that person brings in pizza for everybody to share.

I think the pandemic and government hand outs have made people extra lazy, even more than they were before.

Have you considered pressuring your employees into donating to charities with part of their paycheck? My job does that. It’s wonderful to add another charitable contribution to the list of things I spend my meager paycheck on, really helps me feel fulfilled. Maybe this is what your workplace is missing.

And, it’s like you’re crowdfunding your own corporate PR! Win-win for everyone!