Ascension's hiring crunch: Who's filling the gap?

Ascension's hiring crunch: Who's filling the gap?

Employers across Ascension Parish are navigating a tightening labor market, as workforce shortages and rising wage expectations continue to reshape hiring conditions, according to Amy Sevario, co-owner of Ascension Staffing. Sevario says finding qualified workers has become increasingly difficult in recent years, with staffing firms working harder to fill positions than before the COVID-19 pandemic. “Candidates are getting harder and harder to f…