Seven Strategies to Survive the Post-Pandemic Labor Shortage

Abstract

Small and medium-sized family businesses, which employed a large proportion of the labor force before the COVID-19 pandemic, are reeling from the postpandemic challenge of retaining current staff and recruiting new employees. This is particularly true since qualified job candidates are now prioritizing work-life balance and alternative work arrangements.This article provides seven strategies to help family businesses retain their current non-family employees and attract and select new talent in the post-pandemic labor market.