Bogey’s, a restaurant in Hutchinson, has been trying to hire new staff for three months. Many other local businesses are in a similar position. Tyler Davis, the owner of Bogey’s, says it’s making it tough to fill vacant positions, “The competition has become really, really hard.” As Kansans return to their favorite spots, many businesses like Bogey’s are realizing they are short-staffed. “We can’t hire anybody, and businesses as busy as it’s been in over, well over a year — so it’s a stressful time for everybody,” Davis said. The demand, making owners put their money where their mouth is. “Starting pay is starting to go up. People are trying to hire as much as they can — they’re doing signing-on bonuses, anything that they can do,” Davis added.
Source: KSN-TV
