Employers across the US are struggling to fill positions, but this is especially true in South Carolina, which ranks third on WalletHub’s list of “States Where Employers Are Struggling The Most In Hiring.” With a job opening rate of 7.10% over the past month and 7.7% over the past year, South Carolina trails only Alaska and West Virginia.
Other states with high hiring struggles include Georgia, New Mexico, Louisiana, Montana, Mississippi, Colorado, and North Carolina. On the flip side, the easiest states to fill job positions are New York, New Jersey, and Washington DC.
For job seekers, this situation is a boon, as they have more options and can negotiate better salaries and benefits. However, for businesses, it is a challenge, as they may have to raise prices to cover the cost of higher wages. Ultimately, the implications of this trend depend on your perspective.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
