Competition for Las Vegas hospitality employees
“For every six workers, we got 10 jobs out there open,” Miller said during a virtual June 2023 interview with 8 News Now. “The basic one: pay them more. But benefits, a more pleasant work environment – all those things count now more than they did before.”
Miller also indicates that the extra unemployment compensation delivered during part of the COVID-19 pandemic has given some a comfort to not return to jobs they do not want to work. Many are looking for positions that offer ample PTO, abilities for certain off days and work life quality improvements.”