AP News: Lower US Job Gain in August Could Aid Fed’s Inflation Fight

Despite rising interest rates, inflation and a decline in consumer spending, the country still managed to gain 315,000 jobs in August 2022. Another increase is that unemployment went up to 3.7%, which also means an increased number of Americans looking to work. 

One employer looking to fill vacancies is TruBlue Total House Care, a company specializing in home renovations and repairs with a specific focus on renovations that make senior living safer in the home. In an interview with AP News, the President of TruBlue, Sean Fitzgerald, said that all 87 locations have job openings with an increased number of people applying. Ultimately, “we [have] far more demand than we do employees,” said Fitzgerald. “Our biggest hurdle continues to be getting enough qualified employees hired.”

In order to combat the hiring hurdles within the industry, TruBlue is lending vehicles and paying for gasoline, which is appealing to employees.

Read the full article here at APNews.com.